National Account Manager

Salary: £42,000 – £54,000 per year

NATIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER

PREMIUM FINE WINES

Development role for a true Wine enthusiast

* I am seeking a genuine Wine enthusiast with Key/National Account experience in the Grocery/Specialist Multiple Retail channel.

* You will be seeking a role that will allow you to develop your current level of experience and take you to the next level.

* Wine knowledge and/or WSET or a genuine passion for the Wine is important but essentially you need to be a Commercially astute FMCG Account Manager

* The role is home based and a location around the South East/Northern Home Counties/South East Midlands is anticipated

About you: –

* Currently in a National Account role at Executive or Manager level with exposure to, or responsibility for Multiple Retailers

* Working within the FMCG sector – ideally in Food & Beverages, Wine & Spirits

* WSET qualified or a genuine desire to develop a career within the Wine industry

* Entrepreneurial style – able to make things happen, a flexible and creative approach to finding winning solutions

* Fast-paced, able to operate without rigid parameters, someone who thrives when allowed autonomy and freedom

* Able to work in a small team and apply a “can-do” attitude

* Commercially experienced – used to analysing & interpreting Data, understanding of P&L, Range reviews, Forecasting and JBP’s.

* Tenacious, hungry and driven – always keen to learn, develop and evolve

* A naturally sociable, influential and persuasive communication style – conveying passion and enthusiasm to generate interest and buy-in

* A strong relationship builder, able to develop partnerships with all key contacts and stakeholders internally and externally

* Fully IT literate across Microsoft Office suite and particularly Excel.

The role: –

You will have direct responsibility for the management and development of an agreed portfolio of Off-Trade Multiple Retail accounts. The potential in each account is considered substantial, therefore the development of strong relationships and partnerships with key contacts at all levels will be critical to creating a strategic partnership to deliver sustainable long-term growth.

You will also support other National Account Managers who are responsible for the top 5 Multiple Grocers providing a development structure for your ongoing personal development and expanding your exposure to and knowledge of these accounts and their operational strategies.

Both elements of the role will require the preparation of range reviews & presentations, account planning, forecasting, data analysis/interpretation and other day to day administration needs.

The company: –

My client is responsible for a number of market leading Wine brands and represents some of the World’s most respected family producers.

Established as an exclusive distributor in the UK for over 150 years and experiencing consistent growth, including the last 12 months, on the back of an outstanding Premium portfolio and evolving market conditions and consumer behaviour.

A family and team culture provides a secure, inclusive and inspiring working environment with great opportunities for committed ambitious individuals.

A full and preferably clean UK driving licence and eligibility to work in the UK without restriction or sponsorship are essential.

Remuneration: –

A negotiable £basic salary, car allowance, annual bonus and a range of additional benefits are offered.

Your CV will not be forwarded to anyone without prior discussion and agreement.

Swallow Associates Ltd is a Recruitment business working with clients for the purpose of sourcing and recommending candidates in their ideal mould.