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National Account Executive - Food & Grocery

Michael Page Retail
Posted 18 hours ago, valid for 17 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£37 - £45 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The National Account Executive will manage key accounts and foster long-term relationships to enhance sales opportunities within the FMCG industry.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of 1 year of experience in FMCG sales or account management, particularly with UK retailers.
  • The role offers an annual salary ranging from £37k to £45k, along with a £6k car allowance and bonus incentives.
  • Additional benefits include 25 days of holiday plus 8 bank holidays and a comprehensive benefits package.
  • This position requires working from the Central London office three days a week.

The National Account Executive is responsible for managing key accounts, maintaining long term relationships and growing sales opportunities for the brand. This role is crucial in supporting the company's success and vision within the FMCG indsutry.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established food business and household brand, as well as a major private label supplier. With ambitious growth plans, they are continuing to grow and expand their portfolio across the FMCG industry.

Description

  • Developing and nurture long-term relationships with with a wide pool of customers and suppliers
  • Work closely with the Commercial Controller to achieve targets and goals for the business
  • Identify opportunities to grow product listings, distribution and promotional space
  • Partake and support within sales meetings
  • Effectively channel the brand image, product offering and market insights to stakeholders
  • Monitor market trends and competitor activity within the FMCG industry
  • Provide regular reports to management on account status and sales performance

Profile

A successful National Account Executive should have:.

  • 1+ years FMCG experience working in sales, account management or grad scheme
  • Previous experience and knowledge of managing UK based retailers
  • Strong commercial understanding and awareness of growing accounts
  • The ability to negotiate and close customer arrangements
  • Excellent communication skills and comfortable undertaking presentations
  • Proficient using Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint
  • Work from the Central London office 3 days per week

Job Offer

  • £37k - £45k annual salary
  • £6k car allowance
  • Bonus
  • 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Hybrid Working (3 Days in the Central London office)

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.