YF have partnered with one of the UK's highest potential challenger brands, who have combined a scale-up mentality with over 20 years' FMCG success and are now poised to explode in 2025. the recruitment of a Grocery National Account Manager. They are recruiting for a Grocery National Account Manager# to take a hands-on approach to retailer relationships, including the major mults and discounters.
If you are an existing NAM or a National Account Exec ready to step up, have experience of managing strategy and execution alongside retailers like Tesco, Morrisons and Aldi, and are ambitious to grow your career quickly then get in touch!
Job Title: National Account Manager
Location: Manchester (Hybrid - 2-3 days in office)
Responsibilities:
* Build an understanding of our customers and address their needs with the right proposals/products/brands
* Work day to day with buyers, planners and operations teams at your customers, becoming a trusted partner
* Work cross functionally with Marketing, Operations and NPD to ensure alignment on customer plans, manage stock and achieve on time in full delivery
* Contribute actively to the culture of a growing business - you will be a pillar of the team as the team expands, with responsibility for creating and maintaining what is already a fantastic, inclusive and supportive culture.
Requirements:
* Minimum of 3 years sales experience with large grocery customers and a great understanding of the market
* Prior Experience as a National Account Manager/Executive
* Strong understanding of commercial modelling, forecasting and pricing
* Excellent presentation skills and the ability to use data to create a compelling brand story