National Account Manager (6 Month FTC)

National Account Manager (6 Month FTC)

Employment Type: Fixed Term

Location: Liverpool, United Kingdom

Please note: this is a 6 month Fixed Term Contract

Job Purpose

• To effectively manage accounts to ensure annual turnover and profit growth targets are achieved.
• To develop account plans and exploit new opportunities to match the Princes proposition with their business needs.

Principal Responsibilities

• Responsible for all elements of the process including developing existing listings, generating new business, managing product launches and steering promotional activities to deliver the turnover budget.
• Implementation of tight account management and administrative procedures including sales forecasting, price file maintenance and contract management.
• Develop customer relationships and raise customer awareness of the Princes Organisation and brand portfolio.
• Communicate and deliver specific strategic Company objectives.
• To implement, review and revise a detailed customer plans which will drive the achievement of the account full year sales budgets.
• Act and behave as representative of the Princes brand in all dealings with external customers.
• Able to work productively with colleagues from other departments specifically marketing and buying.
• Gather and communicate relevant account information.
• Proactive approach to identify new business opportunities and to take responsibility to drive them through the business.

Role Requirements

• Proven experience of first line account management experience preferably in the Grocery/Food industry.
• Commercial experience of retail / Channels (Convenience Foodservice and Industrial) customers would be an advantage.
• Graduate calibre.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrable negotiation and interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Proactive.
• Self motivated and achievement orientated.
• High level of numeracy.
• Knowledge of SAP is preferable.
• Project management experience would be an advantage.

Benefits

• Cash Car Allowance.
• 25 Days Annual Leave plus Birthday off.
• 14.5% Pension – 5% employee opt in / 9.5% employer.
• Hybrid & Flexible Working – 4 Days in Office / 1 Day WFH.
• Flexible Holiday Option – Buy 5 Additional Days.
• Enhanced Family Friendly & Carers Policies.
• Life Assurance Cover.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Critical Illness Cover.
• Learning & Development Opportunities.

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