National Account Manager: C&C / Convenience (Food)

London Permanent £58,000 - £60,000 per year View Job Description
This will be the first hire into the C&C / Convenience channel, with responsibility for winning new business and growing the channel.
  • Join a tight knit team with great autonomy
  • Great opportunity to carve out the C&C / Convenience channel

About Our Client

Although established 70 years ago, my client is still a small, tight knit business, with an existing footprint across the UK grocery channel. They supply Mediterranean and Middle Eastern foods, across both ambient and chilled categories, and are now looking for a National Account Manager as they expand their team to service their continued growth.

Job Description

  • Actively prospect and win new business within the C&C / Convenience channel
  • Build strong relationships and grow your account base sustainably
  • Drive sales performance by implementing effective strategies
  • Build lasting relationships with customers to ensure satisfaction and loyalty
  • Collaborate with internal teams including supply and marketing to ensure customer needs are met
  • Use market research to inform sales strategies and account management
  • Represent the brand in a professional and positive manner
  • Use excellent communication skills to effectively negotiate and close deals
  • Regularly report on sales performance and customer feedback

The Successful Applicant

  • Prior experience in C&C / convenience essential
  • Must have operated at regional or national level
  • Hunter mentality with a thirst for new business
  • Able to work autonomously
  • A track record of driving sales growth across cash & carry and convenience
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • The ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary from £58,000 to £60,000
  • Car allowance
  • Annual performance related bonus
  • Percentage of sales paid as commission
  • Opportunity to join an expanding business
  • Autonomous, self-starting culture
Contact
Will Barratt
Quote job ref
JN-072024-6487447
Phone number
+44 207 269 2223

Job summary

Job function
Sales
Subsector
FMCG & Consumer
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Will Barratt
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2223
Job reference
JN-072024-6487447