About the Company
This is a smashing role with a top class, family owned, historic, British premium food company. If you are a foodie then this is without a doubt one for you. This is a business and set of people who leave no stone unturned in delivering unwavering quality to our supermarket shelves & to us the consumers.
A business that has been in operation for a century with nostalgic brands and some phenomenal new success stories across retail are looking at their next stage of growth. They have already invested significant capex in a new factory, further warehousing & infrastructure. In the last 3 years they have grown immensely, delivering significant profit which has led to this self funded, seven figure investment keeping this business debt free. They also have acquired a new brand which is why we are in the market for a new National Account Manager, to talk to their current customers, Starbucks, Cafe Nero, Dunkin and more and drive new business growth across the portfolio!
Their brilliant team boasts talent from the likes of, Unilever, Brakes, & AB World Foods. They are a great bunch who enjoy the thrill of the commercial chase, growing sustainable & robust businesses and empowering people to really deliver best in class consumer products.
About the Role
This is dynamic business development and account management role in this businesses recently acquired brand! There is plenty of scope over the coming 12-18 months to grow this significantly in line with the wider portfolio.
Your customer responsibility will be across, End User/On Trade with the likes of Starbucks, Cafe Nero, Dunkin, Leisure groups or restaurants with full responsibility for P&L, reporting, senior relationship contact ownership & JBPs. You will report to the Head of OOH and work closely with the marketing, operations and NPD functions to recommend best in class category growth decisions for customers alongside business objectives.
Your Background
Experience in a sales, retail buying or customer facing marketing role
FMCG big business or large branded training background
Business growth experience
Experience of food or beverages is essential
Positive team player
Strong relationship skills, both internally and externally to entice people
SME mindset - don multiple hats.