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We’re a fast-moving, global technology group that specialises in taking brands direct to consumers. We’re home to a portfolio of leading brands and sites including Myprotein, ESPA, LOOKFANTASTIC, and Cult Beauty, all of which are powered by our fully integrated digital commerce ecosystem, THG Ingenuity.
We handle everything in-house, including technology, content creation, e-commerce, marketing, manufacturing, new product development, and logistics. This comprehensive approach ensures we can fully realise our vision and maintain our leadership in a rapidly evolving global industry.
Reporting to: Head of Sales, THG Nutrition manufacturing.
Location: Claremont Ingredients (ST5 6SS) 1/2 days per week and home office
Job Description:
The role will be working within the commercial team across a number of manufacturing sites within the THG Nutrition & Wellness division. All sites have been acquired by THG over the last 2 years and following a period of positive change and improvements we are now looking to recruit a number of sales roles. An exciting opportunity working with current customers and targeting new channels and customers for growth. P&L responsible across a contracted ingredients and Finished goods portfolio of products supplying to leading B2B customers in their respective categories.
The Role:
1. Take responsibility for an individual portfolio of accounts - ensuring that company profitability, customer requirements and individual growth targets are met.
2. Ownership & responsibility for the achievement of the key commercial objectives within a specified customer(s) and overall strategy by establishing and pro-actively managing relationships at multiple levels.
3. Continual evaluation of customer product mix to drive improved profitability. Incorporating initiatives from NPD, complexity reduction and cost of product recommendation
4. Development and ongoing management of customer contract agreements where relevant, ensuring that these are aligned to business priorities.
5. Management of customer relationships and internal relationships across multiple departments (Operations, finance, technical & product development) to optimise results.
6. As part of the S&OP demand, ensure forecast accuracy is in line with account targets and working collaboratively to implement necessary changes, leading to a volume forecast that beats annual budgets.
7. Clear and specific pareto customer account plans to beat budgets.
8. Provide the business with accurate rolling weekly sales outlook and proactive plans to gap fill.
Requirements:
9. Must have FMCG food & drink experience as is a strong advantage
10. Previous Account Management Experience 2+ years
11. Evidence of strong financial controls and commercial awareness
12. Evidence of delivering profitable new business
13. Proven ability to multi-task and deliver exceptional results in fast paced, dynamic environment;
14. Entrepreneurial mindset and creative abilities
15. Outstanding written/verbal communication and presentation skills;
16. Strong decision making and problem solving skills;
17. Strong analytical, organisational and interpersonal skills;
18. Exceptional relationship skills (building and maintaining)
19. Enthusiastic attitude with strong leadership skills;
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