National Account Manager
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* Hybrid working. London office (2 days per week)
* Up to £55k + 30% bonus + excellent benefits
Our client is an award winning premium foods business. They are a Gold Standard Investor in People Award winner, recognised as one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work and a responsible, ethical B Corp accredited business.
National Account Manager - reporting to the Head of Retail. The retail team is driving ambitious triple digit growth.
This role is focused on managing Waitrose and Sainsbury’s accounts. It involves customer-facing responsibilities, including sales visits to new and existing clients, aimed at further expanding a business area that has grown by 250% over the past five years, delivering over £15 million in retail sales last year.
* You have attention to detail and organized, you are a proactive self-starter with a can-do attitude who enjoys completing tasks and actions.
* You are comfortable in front of customers and external parties; you possess strong listening skills to discern opportunities or issues.
* You are commercially savvy and a strategic thinker, you excel at thinking on your feet and overcoming issues. As a team player with a focus on solutions, you are eager to learn and contribute, bringing a genuine love for food to your role.
* You have openness to working across departments ensures effective collaboration and synergy
* You are excellent in sales negotiation, verbal communication and presentation skills and you are a strong networker, preferably with an existing network of relevant industry contacts.
* You thrive in a busy atmosphere, capable of multitasking and remaining calm under pressure and your adaptability, versatility, and flexibility empower you to navigate diverse challenges effortlessly.
* You lead with commercial ideas and suggestions and are willing to assist partnering departments and your experience as a National Account Manager or National Account Exec positions you to excel, effectively driving business growth and achieving success.