National Account Executive

A leading and investing food manufacturer is currently seeking a National Account Executive to join their team. This National Account Executive will work across their Major Grocery Retail and Foodservice portfolio.

This role will need a home base commutable from Manchester and former experience in managing food retail accounts.

National Account Executive responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Sales Director and Senior National Account Manager to create and nurture Customer Account Plans including promotional activity and new product introductions;
• Forecasting – responsible for accurate forecasting at SKU level by interpreting data
• Support with Product Management – launches, current product portfolio & delists;
• Manage a defined portfolio of key customer client groups with the wider account;
• Attend customer meetings;
• Working with the Category Insight Manager reporting on the latest developments and trends within the category;
• Manage price and promotions for numerous stock items, ensuring that business profitability and growth meets any set targets;
• Identify potential brand strategy, whilst understanding current consumer trends and highlighting any potential areas for business growth;
• Track bespoke stock value and ensure products are sold within agreed timescales;
• Working closely with the Supply Chain team through forecasting and delivery;
• Building and managing strong relationships
• Knowledge of customers in the wider food retail and foodservice sectors

You will be a National Account Executive with experience managing food retail accounts. This role will require a self-starter, someone who is polished, a real people person.

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