Role Details

Our client:

• Leading drinks business with strong Brand portfolio and Private Label capability seeking a Senior National Account Manager – Booker & Costco
• Their hero brand holds number 1 status within their sub-category and the business has been very active in the last 24 months bringing new brands to market
• Offers power & scale of large International group, but operates as independent UK operation with agility of small business; with a committed team and a fun, family orientated and straight forward culture

The role:

• We are looking for a driven and experienced Senior National Account Manager – Booker & Costco to take ownership of these key Wholesale customers; who are massively important to this brand leader!
• You will develop data-driven Channel & Customer plans and execute strategies to drive distribution, frequency & profitable volume growth.
• Drive customer preference and loyalty by partnering with new and existing customers, leading fact-based negotiations to create win-win trade terms, engaging in joint business planning, and creating efficient service agreements.
• Acting as a true brand ambassador, you will have the opportunity to work with high profile customers and build best-in-class customer relationships to develop new business opportunities!

Ideal candidate:

• For this Senior National Account Manager – Booker & Costco role we are looking for a real Wholesale channel expert, able to identify opportunities and build strong customer relationships quickly
• You will have strong and proven commercial experience at level, and be have a strong knowledge & network within the likes of Booker, Bestway, Costco and Unitas
• Able to demonstrate strong selling and negotiation skills with a proven track record of growing and developing an account base
• Branded FMCG background & training along with an understanding of Private Label
• A team player, but able to think independently and manage time effectively
• Finally, you must have a growth mindset, real results-focus and drive to succeed in the FMCG industry, able to demonstrate entrepreneurial thinking, self-starter determination & that all important desire to deliver

Benefits & details:

• Based c2 days in South East based office
• Salary is pitched £50-60k (Dependant on experience) plus 12.5% bonus opportunity, car allowance, pension and healthcare
• Opportunity to be part of a fast-growing business and growth-oriented commercial team
• Commitment to training & development

Please apply, quoting reference 8/16837/7. Confidentiality assured.

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