The Company

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing food manufacturing business with a strong presence in a dynamic market. They are focused on profitable growth and delivering high-quality products to the UK retail and foodservice sales channels. The company is now looking to add to the team an ambitious National Account Manager to manage the discounters in the UK.

The Role

Reporting into the Commercial Director, you will be responsible for managing and developing the relationships with Aldi and Lidl. You will drive the growth of the business within these accounts by building strong relationships, managing JBPs, and ensuring the delivery of both short- and long-term business objectives.

You will work closely with internal teams, including Innovation and Marketing, to ensure that customer requirements are met and that all processes run smoothly. This will include overseeing pricing strategies, promotions, and ensuring that product delivery and quality standards are maintained at all times.

In addition, you’ll also be responsible for tracking sales performance, reviewing financials, and identifying new business opportunities within these accounts to drive profitable growth.

The Person

We are looking for a highly experienced National Account Manager with a background in food manufacturing. You will have a proven track record of managing JBPs with the top 4 major retailers, with a strong understanding of how to drive growth and profitability in these accounts.

To succeed in this role, you will need excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. You will be proactive, results-driven, and capable of working under pressure to meet targets and deadlines. Strong commercial acumen and the ability to work cross-functionally are essential for this position.

If you are looking for a new challenge and are ready to take on the responsibility of managing some of the biggest accounts for this exciting business, we would love to hear from you. Apply now or call us on 0345 2600 737 / 07700 137 110 to find out more.

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