National Account Manager B2B

JR United Kingdom; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 65,000

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£65k basic (DoE) + car allowance, bonus, healthcare and pension

About Our Client:

• Leading brand and private label foods supplier producing award winning products supplied to retailers and manufacturers
• A dynamic and innovative organization with a passion for quality food, ingredients and technical standards
• Collaborative values driven culture with focus on personal development
• This role is ideal for a national account manager with a passion for food, could be from a UK retail, foodservice or B2B account background but must be within food.

The Role

• As National Account Manager B2B you will manage the relationship with a portfolio of B2B partners supplying blue chip manufacturers with key ingredients and finished products
• With full P&L accountability the National Account Manager B2B will be responsible for the management and delivery of the P&L, including margin, trading targets and account objectives
• The National Account Manager B2B will work with key customers to identify areas of growth and opportunity, unlocking value chain and NPD opportunities.
• Managing a direct report, you will develop, manage and coach this individual
• Working with the category team, the National Account Manager B2B will develop category insight to optimize performance
• The National Account Manager B2B will work cross functionally with wider teams such as NPD, finance, and Supply Chain to cement relationships and maximize NPD, category and customer opportunities
• In the role, the National Account Manager B2B will own forecast management to ensure excellent customer service levels

What We're Looking For:

• For the National Account Manager B2B role, we are open to candidates working within the UK food industry selling to retail, foodservice or B2B
• It is essential to have strong P&L commercial understanding and strong experience of product cost structure composition.
• As the National Account Manager B2B, you must have excellent negotiation skills and be a results-oriented individual who has a positive can-do attitude.
• You will have a proven ability to use category insights to create compelling business cases and conduct reviews.
• Analytical, strategic thinker with excellent communication skills.
• You will thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Benefits & details:

• Competitive salary up to £65k (dependent on experience), plus car allowance, bonus, pension, and private medical benefits.
• Office expectations are 3 days a week and 2 days a week from home
• Office is located in the Reading area

Apply now and take the next step in your career quoting reference 2/17290/7. Confidentiality assured.