Role Description:
This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the 100 fastest growing companies in the UK. The Senior National Account Manager will look after key accounts within the business identify opportunities and driving growth specifically in the retail sector. The SNAM will be expected to maintain a customer focused approach keeping the customers at the heart of everything we do.
Ideally the role is office based with travel expected for customer visits however hybrid working will be considered for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Working at a high level and taking responsibility for key accounts into retail.
- Full P&L responsibility of customer accounts.
- Proven ability to deal and resolve challenges in self-sufficient manner.
- Develop relationships and identify opportunities with strategic customer targets.
- Maintain and grow account base in line with targets.
- Communicate customer requirements to the Management team and be responsible for delivering customer service.
- Ensure all samples are sourced and distributed according to customer requirements.
- Working closely with other departments to meet customer demands.
- Visit current customers for full account reviews.
- Ensure all sales enquiries are dealt with promptly.
- Determine costs and generate quotes for customers.
- Negotiate with customers on pricing levels.
- Monitor our performance and customer satisfaction.
- Building and maintaining good relationships with customers.
- Complete forecasting and performance reviews of accounts.
- Provide support to the Directors and sales team for all strategic sales planning.
The ideal candidate:
The ideal candidate must have:
- Food commercial background with account manager experience of dealing with a major retaile.r
- At least 3 years previous experience in a similar role within FMCG industry.
Personal Attributes:
- Strong planning and organisational skills with a sense of priority for deadlines and attention to detail.
- Proficient in Office 365.
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to be flexible to meet business needs.
- A passion for delivering results and the drive to exceed expectations.
- A team player.
- Self-motivated and a strong commitment to personal development.
Working Hours:
- 40 hours per week Monday to Friday.
- Office based but with travel expected for client visits.
Benefits:
- Commission up to 20% of salary.
- Profit share scheme.
- Car allowance.
- Free parking within proximity to all major travel networks.
- 31 days holiday inclusive of bank holiday increasing with service.
- An extra day off for your birthday.
- Health cash plan after 3 months claim money back on essential healthcare such as dental and eye care for you and your children.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Company pension scheme (4% employer contributions).
- Company paid events throughout the year.
- Free pack of cheese every week.
- Discounted staff cheese shop.
If this sounds like it could be the role for you then please email
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