We have partnered with a an own label, FMCG food business who are looking for a National Account Manager to join their Out of Home/Food Service team. This is a challenging yet rewarding role in an organisation with fantastic career progression opportunities. The award winning business offer flexible working but ideally would like someone based in Swindon/West Midlands/Bristol area/home counties.

• Develop a strategic approach to develop the product portfolio
• Maintain and develop existing and new contacts through relevant internal liaison, to optimise quality of service, business growth, and customer satisfaction
• Monitor and report on market and competitor activities and provide relevant reports and information
• Attend and present at external customer meetings and internal meetings with other company functions necessary to aid business development
• Plan and manage account portfolio according to an agreed market development strategy in conjunction with the Channel Controller
• Plan and prioritise agreed customer activities and contacts to achieve agreed business objectives, including costs, sales and margins
• Plan/carry out/support marketing activities to agreed budgets and timescales, e.g. product launches, promotions, advertising, exhibitions
• Record, analyse, report and administer according to the companies requirements

The ideal person will be/have:

• Essential - experience within foodservice/Convenience/wholesale/OOH/Discounter
• Experience of working with a branded FMCG business at NAM or high level NAE level
• Have demonstrable success in increasing distribution, maximising profit and working in partnership with all departments internally and externally with the retailer
• Excellent Track Record in the grocery sector & proven track record in selling into grocery clients
• Experience developing sales strategies and then executing
• A strong commercial acumen - able to work collaboratively with wider commercial teams eg. Category
• Excellent relationship builder & skilled negotiator

If you are interested in having a confidential conversation to understand more about this role please apply or contact Becky Evans directly at becky@pitchconsultants.co.uk to arrange a suitable time to speak.