Our Client are currently looking for an exceptional Account Manager to report into the Head of Convenience to play a pivotal role in in growing some of their key accounts.  This is a very exciting time to join their business and a great opportunity to be a part of a close-knit, industry leading team of highly motivated individuals.  

Joining our Client’s high-performing team, during this exciting period of growth and brand expansion, promises to offer a unique and motivating working environment, with highly rewarding opportunities for personal and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and execute joint business plans with all customers.
• Analyse current data to construct a long-term development plan for maximum growth.
• Build and strengthen customer relationships to achieve long term partnerships.
• Develop a deeper understanding of each account to maximise offering.
• Stay on top of promotion and ROI data to make future decisions.
• Conduct monthly store visits to keep up to date within in-store activity and pricing.
• Plan and execute a smooth launch of new products to meet distribution targets.
• Report back to the wider team regularly and work together to create strategic plans to ensure KPI’s are being met.
• Work with the category team to complete reviews for each account in order to grow healthier snacking category sales.
• Generate progress reports to share within the organisation.

Person Specification

• An organised, systematic approach to prioritise and keep on top of daily tasks with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to build strong relationships with customers.
• Ability to work both independently and under instruction.
• Excellent numeric, written and oral communication skills
• Self-motivated, disciplined, organised and flexible.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in person; via email; via telephone.
• Professional, smart & organised
• Ability to effectively work alongside marketing, accounts, and production teams.
• Previous Convenience or Grocery sales experience is preferred but not essential.
• Previous experience with Bestway Group would be an advantage.

The Package

• Competitive Salary
• 25 days annual leave + birthday + bank holidays
• Additional days leave for your birthday
• Flexible Working
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Huge Staff Discount on products
• Length of Service Awards
• Study Support Programme
• Subsidised on site Nuffield Gym
• Free on-site parking
• 24/7 access to our Silver award winning well-being assistance program
• Free entry to Cadbury World and discounted entry for friends and family

For more information on this exciting role please get in touch or apply with your CV today.