National Account Manager - Category-Leader

Better Placed Limited ,
London, Greater London
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

National Account Manager Home-based Well-known, category-leading brand Managing one of the biggest accounts Better Placed are pleased to be working with an instantly-recognisable brand who are looking for an established National Account Manager to join their sales team. You'll be part of a highly entrepreneurial team, operating as a small part of a large multinational business, offering huge opportunities to progress. If you have a strong background managing accounts within a blue chip FMCG business then we should speak What's on offer? Competitive salary and an excellent package The opportunity to be part of an ambitious business with one of the strongest cultures in FMCG A great working environment, with likeminded, driven individuals, who work together as a collaborative and dynamic team Outstanding opportunities for development, and a business that promotes from within Flexible working, with the opportunity to work from home as well as in the office Excellent surrounding teams, with experts in Category & Marketing to liaise with and create the best possible results Main responsibilities: Developing and implementing a commercial Joint Business Plans (JBP's) with the customers Delivering profitable and sustainable sales growth Controlling budgets and forecasting Executing all promotional plans for product portfolio Liaising cross-functionally with NPD, Category and Marketing etc. Building strong relationships with customer and key stakeholders Maintaining daily contact with customer and attending regular face-to-face meetings Keeping up with key category trends and identifying new business opportunities What we need from you: National account background within FMCG is a must Minimum 2-3 years in national accounts within a large FMCG company Great communicator both written and verbal Strong numerical skills Commercially astute with strong negotiation and presentation skills Background in stimulating account growth Graduate calibre This is a unique opportunity and not one to be missed so please get in touch to find out more