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National Account Executive - 12 Month FTC

Reading Permanent £33,000 - £35,000 per year View Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an efficient National Account Executive to join a thriving team within the Healthcare industry. This role is based in Reading and there is parking on-site / accessible from public transport, too.
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  • Excellent 12 month FTC within OTC/Healthcare, likely to extend/go perm!
  • Perfect to build and develop foundational NAE knowledge and skills!

About Our Client

My client focuses on over-the-counter (OTC) products, delivering healthcare solutions for consumers worldwide. They offer a variety of products, ranging from pain relief, digestive health, and allergy relief, to vitamins and minerals.

Job Description

The successful National Account Executive will:

Customer Support (50%)

  • Complete new line forms
  • Complete promotional proposal forms
  • Co-ordinating and attending external meetings & events
  • Building effective relationships with key account contacts
  • Working cross functionally to implement agreed customer plans
  • Conducting regular online and in store audits to review implementation of activity and monitor competitor activity
  • Respond to ad hoc queries and requests



Internal Account Support (50%)

Invoice management

o Sales analysis and reporting

o Weekly / monthly forecast management

o Maintain accuracy of team files (contact matrix, trade spend, customer activity plans)

o Co-ordinating internal meetings and events as required

o Project work e.g. return on investment analysis

The Successful Applicant

The successful National Account Executive could have:

  • Experience working as Sales Support for a Commercial Function
  • Experience of working in a fast-paced commercial environment, ideally in Sales
  • FMCG experience advantageous



Skills:

  • Manage data accurately (including spreadsheet management)
  • The ability to time manage effectively
  • The ability to use excel to an intermediate level in order interpret sales data and create reports for the client
  • To ability to use Power Point to an intermediate level in order to help create compelling presentations for both customers and clients.
  • The ability to proactively anticipate issues and solve them in a timely manner by investigating as appropriate and liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
  • The ability to autonomously manage and prioritise your own workload in order to ensure accuracy, attention to detail and that deadlines are met as agreed.
  • The ability to communicate effectively with internal colleagues and external clients, customers and suppliers.



Will have a Full UK Driving License

What's on Offer

On offer for the successful National Account Executive

  • 12 month FTC with likelihood to extend/go permanent
  • Competitive Salary circa £35k
  • Opportunity to develop skills at NAE level working on important High Street / Pharma Accounts
  • An inclusive and supportive company culture.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • A competitive benefits package.



If you're local to Reading/Thames Valley Park and can commit to circa 3 days in the office - parking on-site / accessible via Public Transport, please do get in touch! This role won't be around for long. Reviewing CVs - ongoing. Please hit apply!

Contact
Catherine De Sousa
Quote job ref
JN-102024-6568393
Phone number
+44 118 933 7047

Job summary

Job function
Sales
Subsector
FMCG & Consumer
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Reading
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Catherine De Sousa
Consultant phone
+44 118 933 7047
Job reference
JN-102024-6568393