Are you an ambitious and experienced Senior National Account Manager looking to take your career to the next level?

Join a dynamic, fast-growing food business with a fantastic head office in Surrey, where you’ll have the opportunity to work with global suppliers and leading retail customers. With excellent prospects for career growth and financial progression, this is your chance to thrive in a role that combines strategic account management with unparalleled industry exposure.

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You will be responsible for, but not limited to:

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• Take full ownership and responsibility for managing major retail accounts.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, securing additional product lines.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customer contacts across key functions, including Sales, Supply Chain, Technical, Product Development, and Merchandising.
• Collaborate with the internal Procurement team to support both new and existing business, staying proactive in assessing market opportunities for customers.
• Actively manage customer stock levels in coordination with the internal Supply Chain team.
• Partner with the Category Insight Manager and Marketing Manager to deliver exceptional customer presentations, leveraging IRI and internal data.
• Oversee and report on sales performance and contract balances.

What's required?

Qualifications

• A 2:1 or above in a relevant business degree.

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Experience

• Strong preference for a background in the food industry, though experience with other FMCG products will also be considered.
• A minimum of 3 years' experience managing UK retailers.
• Experience in own-label product management is desirable.

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Competencies

• Demonstrated success in winning new business.
• Hands-on account management with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident influencing and negotiation abilities.
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Highly competitive and driven.

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What's in it for you?

£70,000.00 - £90,000.00 per annum

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Do you think you fit the criteria?

Want to find out more about the role?

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ID 132

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