National Account Manager – Grocery Retail £40-45k + Benefits Cambridgeshire

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a leading international food manufacturing business to work on one of their highest profile accounts and manage an account valued at c£100m.

 We are looking to recruit a NAM to join our Commercial Team at our offices in Cambridgeshire where you will take responsibility for 3 product ranges within the value added chilled food sector.  Reporting to the Commercial Controller you will be responsible for the effective day to day management and development of the 3 product ranges and ensuring that the highest level of service and customer satisfaction is delivered within agreed budgeted targets. You will play a pivotal role in the communication and liaison between internal departments and our grocery retail customer to ensure that customer requirements are met and schedules are achieved.  You will have an eye for detail that managing a sophisticated supply chain and product range demands and be adaptable to the changing needs of the customer.

Key accountabilities will also include the working alongside marketing and NPD to provide total account management including analysis and presentation of performance data, market trends,

product costs, the co-ordination of promotional and new product development activity and effective handling of customer requirements championing the mutually beneficial requirements of both parties.

 This is an exciting opportunity for an individual wishing to develop their career in a commercial environment, and be part of a highly motivated team that delivers business growth.

 We are looking for an individual of graduate calibre who has already proven some of their commercial abilities within an FMCG environment.  You must display a genuine interest in and passion for food.  You must also be passionate about providing the highest level of customer satisfaction and have a keen eye for detail.  In addition you will possess first class communication skills and have proven analytical and numerical skills.  Essentially you must have the tenacity and resilience to continue to drive change for the account and across the whole business.

If you feel that you share our passion and enthusiasm for producing high quality, premium convenience food to meet our customers requirements and exceed consumer expectation then in the first instance email your CV to Woodlands Recruitment Solutions or for further details call Kieron Madden on M:07787 40 88 44.