Wholesale National Account Manager - London, United Kingdom - Wiser Graduates

Wiser Graduates

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

ABOUT US:

We believe the world deserves better meat - a new kind of meat that's good for the environment, kinder to animals, and of course, delicious.

With cutting-edge technology, they've created plant-based 'New Meat' that has the same flavour, texture, and versatilityas animal meat, whilst being entirely cruelty-free.

They offer a wide range of products suitable for any type of cuisine and cooking style from steaks, to mince meat.

Whether it's ground beef or a lamb-style whole cut you're after, we've got you covered. From sausages to different cuts, our New-Meat products redefine the way we eat meat for a better future. We're bringing you great meat without compromising.

From a teamof meat lovers to the mouths of meat lovers, you deserve the same great beef you know and love, simply better.

We've spent years studying meat's complex structure to understand what drives each sensory process, and to ensure we offer the same experience asanimal meat.

Let's change the world.

They have grown extensively over the past few years, building out multiple hubs across Europe, getting into the most exclusive restaurants, and even making appearances on Good Morning Britain, the BBC and in GQ

GOOD THINGS TO KNOW:

Raised £135 million of funding for their global expansion
Already launched in Israel, Netherlands and Germany... next stop UK
400 employees in just 4 years
Can also be found in over 200 top hotels and restaurants across Europe including Marco
Pierre-White
London Selfridges popup demo

ABOUT YOU:

Evaluate and maximise all business opportunities.
Be trained in multiple categories including ingredients/fresh/dairy/frozen to develop

- within the team.

Investigate all product cost price areas, i

e:
all routes to market and communicate back any
- findings to your line manager.

Research and find new suppliers to meet and improve the company's needs. Ensuring all

- specifications are met and a full cost analysis is done.

Evaluate and maximise cost price opportunities taking into account competition, situations

- caused by market conditions and specification requirements. Concentrating on your
- nominated lines and assisting others within the department where necessary.

Assist Head of procurement in achieving business GP by being ahead of the game by

- cultivating and communicating good market intelligence.

Manage a 'value for money' approach to product quality and specification.
As part of the buying team, come to intelligent decisions on figures to use in any 'buying sheets'. Use all available data and personnel to make these decisions. This will be a major factor in both 'shortages / and 'waste' management.
Manage shortdated and misrotated stock in conjunction with the stock controller. You are responsible for minimising waste.
Minimise 'Goods In' issues. Through consignment accuracy and management of suppliers.
Ensure correct cost price on all consignments via personally kept databases, maintaining accurate margin reporting and minimising accounts queries. It is your responsibility when

- entered by another person to provide the correct prices.

Manage suppliers to ensure deliveries or collections are done with the minimum fuss.
Understand delivery or collection restrictions, especially over holiday periods.
Follow through with any under/overdelivered orders and rejections with suppliers.
Negotiating the best outcome for the company and updating the system and informing accounts.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

A team player
To work in a teambased environment where all managers/employees work together for the good of the business.

Commercial acumen

When commercially viable be mindful of all areas of the business when purchasing. Warehouse and Goods In, Transport and the Night Picking Team will all benefit from The Buyers having an understanding of each department's needs.

Organisation

Via both formal and informal meetings, ensure that your line manager or the Senior Management is kept updated on any opportunities or threats that could impact the business.

Be vigilant

Ensure that all applicable legislation (H&S, Hygiene, BRC, etc.) for a modern food business are in place and adhered to by all and that any violations are reported to the business.
Maintain and contribute to a working knowledge of Freshview Foods policies and regulations.

KEY ATTRIBUTES:

Customerfocused, and solutions driven.
Strong, win/win, negotiating skills.
Excellent multitasking skills and management skills.
Confident handler of people with good motivational qualities.
Firstrate communication and presentation skills both verbal and written.
High product knowledge and aboveaverage understanding of the industry/role

- requirements.

Team player with an understanding of people.
Openminded and able to embrace and influence change.
Able to work under pressure in a competitive marketplace and gain market advantage.
Reliable, ethical and honest.
A "can do and will do" attitude.
Selfmotivated and able to work using your own initiative.
Able to deliver results.
Understanding of how costs will impact the business, with a passion to drive cost out of the business.
Confident computer ability and number literate as well as an excellent understanding of
Excel, and other office operating systems.
Analytical mindset.

The nitty gritty: