Company`s Sales Team is looking for a National Account Manager within a large division – the role will manage a Grocer and High Street Retailer account portfolio.
The main focus of the role will be to exceed customer expectations through an integrated team approach, resulting in the achievement of company goals.
In addition, to contribute to the achievement of our Purpose (To share our passion for Entertainment), and to consistently demonstrate our values (Passion, collaboration, people first and achievement).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement agreed sales strategy
• Develop and implement customer specific activity plans, including annual promotional program
• Demonstrate detailed understanding of customer objectives (mid / long term)
• Plan and review trade execution
• Manage and oversee all account administration activities, including order processing, claims etc
• Prepare and manage functional budget
• Deliver all relevant financial and reporting requirements, including budgets, forecasts, monthly reports
• Actively contribute as a key team member within specialist area, as well as through effective participation across all functional areas
• Participate in ad hoc projects as required

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Essential
• Good solid account management experience
• Strongly commercial
• A strong relationship builder, at all levels of the business, with the ability to handle relationships internally and externally with diplomacy and tact
• Solution-oriented and innovative – able to work in a relatively unstructured environment, operating with a high degree of autonomy yet remaining accountable for required deliverables and outcomes
• Pro-active self-starter
• Flexible
• A proven track record in negotiating commercial contract terms
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Computer literate

Desirable
• Experience working in the FMCG or fast paced industry with multiple product lines

Personal Characteristics
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at any given time
• Self motivated and enthusiastic – highly action-oriented and proactive
• A proven track record in being strategic
• Highly organised, with great attention to detail
• Ability to work with constant change and short deadlines
• Possess self-awareness
• Achievement focused