National Account Manager - Convenience & OOH - High growth, healthy food brand

Job DescriptionNational Account Manager - High Growth, award-winning healthy food & Drink brandLondon£50,000-£70,000 Base SalaryBonus 25%Subsidised gym membershipBackground: 2023 has seen phenomenal growth in this on-trend naturally healthy SME food business, the start of 2024 hasn’t been any different. The products are naturally high in protein, and minerals and full of essential vitamins. Free from any artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives they are a big hit with consumers.With turnover increasing more than four-fold the trajectory shows no sign of them slowing down. They have ambitious plans for further growth in the UK and overseas, and a market-leading innovation plan. Increased distribution and award-winning new products combined with changing consumer behaviour have been the major pillars for success. This is the category leader supplying top retailers both mainstream and specialist. Sales are growing rapidly, and the company has to date experienced sales growth of over 250% YOY.This isn’t for the faint-hearted – the pace is fast; the standards are high, and no day is the same. But if you are up for the challenge this could be the role that step changes your career.Sound good? I thought so, look below at what we have to offer!Opportunity: We are on the hunt for an ambitious & talented Individual looking to take the next step in their career to become a National Account Manager. You will take responsibility for several key accounts within the Convenience, Wholesale and Foodservice channel – which is a major growth point for this business.The Out Of Home channel is in a good place but there is a MASSIVE opportunity to grow in existing accounts where they are under indexing. Accounts will include the likes of Co-Op Societies, Spar RDC, Baxterstorey, Compass & and many more. You have a lot to go after here with a great account base already but also the opportunity to open up further doors– so a hunter mentality will be crucial for this role also!You will have the skills to build unrivalled cross-functional relationships with key customer contacts across buying, supply chain, category & shopper teams.You will need to devise & deliver exceptional JBPs with all key customers, ensuring sales of products are maximised at key trading periods. You will also manage P&L and forecasting of assigned accounts to deliver value, volume, and GP % metrics.You will work closely with the Head of and the Controller of this channel to maintain their internal and external strategy as well as work with Cross-Functional teams within the business to deliver killer insights and drive significant business benefits.You: This is a fab opportunity to work with a business that are exceptional leaders in their category, who are not only focused on continuing to build a brilliant brand but also bring awareness to the amazing health benefits of their products.This is a role for someone with tenacity and a driven mindset to take their ambition and autonomy to develop a top-class UK Convenience & Impulse Channel.We want to hear from you if you can demonstrate experience and success in the following:2years + of experience working with UK retail market with Convenience experience (essential)Experience of branded fresh, chilled, or dairy categories, desired, but not essentialExperience of working with & leading X-functional teams (category, shopper marketing and ops)Thrives in an ambitious and fast paced environment.Entrepreneurial, creative mindsetStrong commercial acumen & negotiation skillsEffective networker and relationship builderIf your experience fits what we are looking for, get in touch with George on 07885484489 and apply below.
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