Senior National Accounts Manager

Summary

'Total commitment' and the 'passion to deliver' are perhaps the key words to sum up this heavyweight but rewarding commercial challenge that will test your National Account negotiation skills. In essence it's an exceptional opportunity to take charge of a well established and highly successful major retail customer base.

Job Description

This highly ambitious company has developed an exceptional business partnership with its major supermarket clients, dominating its sector and delivering outstanding levels of customer service. Operating within a within a highly positive culture this  major market leading manufacturer can offer a great springboard for career advancement and personal development.

This is a pivotal role overseeing an account portfolio which is in excess of £150m with responsibility for a team focused on smaller elements of the business. Your key focus will be on the strategic development and delivery of sales and the 'hands on' National Account management of their premier account. Responding swiftly to customer demand is one the key features in this role, with very regular site and Head Office visits and reviews. Working to maximise customer sales activity you will assist in devising first class promotional plans that will cement the long term stability of key revenue streams.

With an exemplary track record of delivering consistent sales growth with National Accounts you should have the prerequisite passion and customer service mindset that delivers excellence and client trust. Therefore flexibility is key in terms of being able to respond quickly to client needs. Experience of managing Tesco, Sainsburys, Asda or Morrisons accounts would be advantageous alongside evidence of highly developed negotiation skills and innovative promotional activity.

If you feel that you have the drive, commitment and highly focused customer service ethic to spearhead and shape their commercial ambitions, then we would certainly like to hear from you. The role may certainly appeal to someone wishing to 'cut their teeth' is sales management as you will also have the opportunity to oversee a small graduate team. Success in this role will certainly open up a host of future possibilities within a company that is keen to progress their own.  

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