National Account Manager - Convenience (12 Month FTC)
Location
Kent
Specialism
Sales
Contract
Permanent
Start Date
ASAP
Salary
£55000 - £58000 per annum + £5,000 Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits
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1650_1765540898
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a National Account Manager to join a leading FMCG food business. This 12-month fixed-term contract offers the potential to transition into a permanent role.
The Role
As the National Account Manager for Convenience, you'll play a crucial role in developing partnerships with new customers and managing accounts across the UK and Ireland. Your focus will be on accelerating the healthy snacking agenda and establishing a strong presence in emerging retail markets, including meal deal bays, food-to-go, convenience channels, high street discounters, and forecourts.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities in untapped channels to expand the healthy snacking category
- Develop and implement channel-specific business plans to maximise revenue potential and increase market share
- Secure listings in targeted channels by establishing strong relationships with key decision-makers
- Negotiate favourable terms with retail partners to maximise visibility, distribution, and placement of products
- Champion the development of a new category vision for healthy snacking
- Contribute to a Revenue Growth Management (RGM) project, focusing on pricing, promotions, and portfolio optimisation
The Ideal Candidate
We're seeking a highly entrepreneurial individual with:
- Account management experience in the UK FMCG industry, specifically within the convenience sector
- Proven track record of engaging and negotiating with retailers
- Strong network and relationships in the targeted channels
- Experience with healthy snacking brands or dynamic FMCG categories
- Exposure to Revenue Growth Management practices
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Resilient, self-starting attitude with strong problem-solving abilities
Location
Kent- Hybrid 3 days office / 2 days home
Package
£55,000 - £58,000 + £5K Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits
This is an excellent opportunity for a driven professional to make a significant impact in the growing healthy snacking market. If you're ready to take on this challenge and drive business growth, we want to hear from you.
