Senior Account Manager - United Kingdom - Vertical Advantage

Description

My client is a creative, innovative business who service some of the world's best known food and beverage brands.

They work across wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, and are dedicated to creating a more healthy, sustainable and exciting world.

They have a big focus on sustainability and innovation, and are looking for a
Senior National Account Manager to drive a complex agenda with full responsibility.

You act with agility and have an innovative mindset, being responsible for implementing globally aligned account plans to achieve agreed
margin, volume, revenue, and cash targets.You will be managing 3-5 of their leading accounts focused on the
UK Market, with a value of over
£25m.You will support the
Commercial Director in the development and execution of the
UK commercial strategy.

• Map customer relationships, broadening and deepening the connections between the business and key global customers through frequent interaction
• Prepare, present and negotiate sales proposals
• Apply price/mix management connections to improve overall revenue and account profitability, utilizing
  SAP to manage opportunities
• Track customer performance and provide accurate forecasting/demand planning
• Drive continuous performance and customer service levels
  Qualifications:
• Food or drinks industry experience would be an advantage
• Degree (preferably commercial)
• At least 5 years of
  business
• to
• business sales, preferably managing
  FMCG accounts
• Ability to develop and maintain effective account working relationships with proven understanding of
  key account management practices
• Understanding of
  Demand Forecasts/Systems, Mix Management and related financial impacts
• Demonstrable
  P&L management experience
• 
  MS Office, SAPThis position will report to the
  UK Commercial Director.

Hybrid working, with plenty of flex.