MAJOR PLAYERS
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London, Greater London
National Accounts Manager
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Overview
Vitabiotics, 4 times winner of Queen's Awards for Excellence, is widely regarded as the most innovative and fastest growing major vitamin supplement company in the UK. As Britain's No1 vitamin company for specific life stages, Vitabiotics has helped define the VMS sector with leading brands such as Perfectil®, Pregnacare®, Wellman® and Wellwoman. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, dynamic and experienced individual to work with the senior management team. This is a high profile 'customer facing' position. Your role will be to develop and drive forward the national account and multiple pharmacy retail business, in collaboration with many of the UK's most prestigious nutritional Highstreet retailers. Key responsibilities: Strategic management of some of VB's largest customers Key account / new business development Day to day management of key account issues and joint business plans Oversee sales promotional strategies for each national account, across all brands including negotiating annual budgets. Negotiating any listings fees/exclusivity. Arrange regular review meetings Ensure all aspects of promotional planning are implemented effectively, according to budget and Vitabiotics above the line marketing Work with logistics department of VB and national accounts to assess their requirements and ensure smooth supply chain and deliveries. Create and provide forecasting and sales analysis to logistics department of VB and national accounts Negotiating margins, price increases and shelf positioning with national accounts. Monitor performance against agreed ongoing sales and distribution targets. Support brand image and values in store. Ensure successful launch of new products into all national accounts. The successful candidate must: Be educated to a degree level Have a minimum of 5 years' experience handling national accounts in the multiple pharmacy and multiple grocery sectors Have strong negotiation skills Have knowledge/experience of supply chain management Have a full driving licence To apply for this role please contact Eliz Arken at