National Account Manager - Grocery for one of the most reputable businesses on the planet!

National Account Manager - Grocery for one of the most reputable businesses on the planet!

About the business

ECW Search are absolutely delighted to announce we are working with one of the worlds leading Blue Chips & one of the top 20 most reputable businesses on the planet. A multi billion pound giant across multiple categories, with cutting edge household brand names and a reputation for being one of the best companies to work for in the world for the last 30 years.

You will be part of a business that values its people. Somewhere that invests in each person significantly in personal growth inside and outside of the workplace. They boast one of the best L&D models in the industry you will have full access to. The progression here is fantastic with options to move up but also cross functionally, incorporating, MS&P, International, Category Management, Trade Marketing or Brand. NPD, is amazing and the product portfolio spans all ages, across, personal care, beauty, health & hygiene making a difference to peoples lives across the globe every single day.

The Role

This is an all-encompassing strategic Grocery commercial account role in this dynamic and world leading business. With responsibility for full P&L & JBP responsibility and plenty of scope over the coming 12-18 months to grow the category you are responsible for in line with the EMEA channel strategy.

You will report directly to the Channel Sales Director for UK&Ire who is one of the best mentors in this business. Being a top tier customer you will work closely with the marketing, NPD & operations functions to develop best in class category growth decisions & channel strategy.

To highlight;

• Customers – Grocery top 4
• Full strategic responsibility for your category
• Full management of P&L
• Close cross functional work with Marketing, NPD & Ops teams
• Plenty of opportunity for growth - your career journey here is second to none

About You

To be successful we need a passionate team player who exudes positivity and is driven to achieve. This is a business focused on strong values and sustained growth so the focus on doing the right thing is a must. You will already have a strong background in large, branded consumer business and have experienced multiple rotations on top 4 grocery customers.

Big branded FMCG business experience is essential here due to the nature of the category insight 4Ps customer modelling customer strategy. If you have strong analytical, commercial or MS&P skills this will be hugely beneficial for this as you will be tasked with managing multiple complex but exciting NPD launches and a strong growth agenda.

• FMCG big business or large branded training background
• Top 5 Grocery retail experience
• Experience of food & beverages or consumer products is essential
• High drive and ambition led mindset
• Strong relationship skills, both internally and externally
• Analytical & project management experience

This is a world class business with multiple category leading brands & the an industry leading L&D programme. Get in touch for more info at contact@ecwsearch or on 0207 4594877.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales, Strategy/Planning, and General Business

Industries

Food and Beverage Services, Manufacturing, and Personal Care Product Manufacturing