National Account Manager
Salary: £40,000 DOE + Car allowance or Company Car
One of the World's leading consumer brands is looking for a National Account Manager to manage and grow both existing and new key accounts. Please note this role will include both office and field-based responsibilities. You will be required to go into the office 1 day per week (Monday), so a full clean driving licence is needed. Ideally, you will be based in central England within commutable distance from Bedford.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing the complete accounts process e.g. pricing audits, customer presentations, internal file management, product launches, and category management/promotional initiatives.
* Work with the Business Manager to ensure key KPIs are met within the assigned accounts.
* Collaborate with relevant buyers to present new products within the account portfolio.
* Maximise account profit through effective negotiation and implementation of a promotional sales budget, retail promotion plan, and category management initiatives.
* Explore and drive new business opportunities within the accounts.
* Build strong relationships at all levels within the accounts.
* Maintain pricing and forecasting files.
* Utilise SAP and collaborate with the Customer Service Group (CSG) and Logistics department to track sales orders vs. customer service levels and resolve delivery issues.
* Attend relevant Head Office meetings and coordinate ad hoc projects (e.g., training, marketing, sales reports, promotional events).
Minimum Qualifications
* Experience in a National Account Management role for a consumer brand.
* Experience working with large retailers.
* Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
* Self-motivated and proactive with strong selling skills and a drive to achieve targets.
* Excellent planning, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
* Strong customer focus and attention to detail.
* Tenacity and determination, with the ability to work under pressure without supervision.
Employment Type
Full-time
Industries
Retail Appliances, Electrical, and Electronic Equipment
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