National Account Manager

At Adaptable Recruitment we have an Excellent Opportunity for a National Account Manager to join a leading pan-European FMCG company in the Bolton area. Here you will be part of a longstanding, supportive, dynamic & driven team.Salary: up to £50,000 Depending On ExperienceHolidays: 25 days + Bank HolidaysLocation: Bolton - Hybrid WorkingWorking: Hours: 40 hoursBenefits: Enhanced Benefits PackageKey Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key national accounts, including M&S, Ocado and Waitrose.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders both internally and externally to develop, manage and execute joint business plans to drive targets. This involves full P&L ownership and so you will lead all contract negotiations on pricing, terms and promotional activity for your accounts."
• Monitor account performance and identify opportunities for growth and improvement. This will involve conducting regular business reviews with your accounts to assess performance utilising customer data platforms as well as market data platforms such as Kantar.
• Work closely with cross functional teams, including marketing, product development, production and supply chain, to ensure all account activity is delivered on time and in and in full.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and market conditions to identify new business opportunities.
• Prepare and present sales reports and forecasts to senior management.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in national account management, preferably within the the FMCG industry.
• Proven experience managing accounts with M&S, Ocado or Waitrose would be highly beneficial.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to analyse data and make informed business decisions.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Proven experience in managing and delivering multiple NPD projects - within private label would be advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software.
• Ability to travel as required.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Bupa Health Cover.
• Electric Company Car.
• 25 days holiday - with the opportunity to purchase additional holidays.
• Hybrid working.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment.