National Account Manager

National Account Manager

Snacking/Confectionery - Speciality Channels

Hybrid (Ideally based Midlands or North)

C.£55,000 + Benefits

The opportunity:

Over recent years, the business has acquired a number of craft challenger confectionery brands, building a stronger team and engine for growth. The business now requires an energetic National Account Manager to lead the Speciality channel - Farm Shops, Delis, Garden Centres, and manage growth across a portfolio of established and challenger brands.

What will my accountabilities be?

• P&L Ownership of the Speciality Channel
• Manage existing and new customer P&L, driving a portfolio approach to ensure each Brand has a clear annual sales plan
• Deliver budgeted sales with a focus on volume, revenue and gross margin progression across the total channel
• Being the voice of the customer: keep the business informed with relevant account & competitor developments. Be the champion of your channel internally

Who will I be working with?

Reporting to the Head of Sales and part of a wider commercial team of 5

Working cross functionally with sales, category, marketing, finance and supply

A great candidate will have:

• 3+ years FMCG sales experience, with relevant channel experience
• Self-starter with high-energy, pace and resilience – get it done mentality
• An agile team player with strong inter-personal and communication skills
• Well-planned, well organized & a passion for sweet treats

In return for everything you can bring, we can offer you :

• C.£55,000
• Hybrid Working (min 1 day per week in office)
• 25 Days Holiday
• Company Pension Scheme

What happens next?

Apply today with your most up-to-date CV that will be reviewed by our MKJ Recruitment team.

First Stage: 45minute meeting chemistry conversation with the hiring manager

Final Stage: In person interview/presentation at their offices

People are at the heart of everything we do. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process that means people can be their best authentic self. ❤️

We would love to reply to all applications, regrettably we are unable to do so due to the high volumes we receive, so if you do not hear back within 14 days unfortunately on this role it won’t be progressing. It is possible that the position could be in the process of closing, so chalk it up to bad timing. But, have no fear! There will be more opportunities. Follow us at Mackenzie Jones Recruitment so you don’t miss them.