National Account Manager - Independents and Emerging Channels

Location: melbourne
Salary: Attractive Salary
Job Type: permanent
About the Company
Our client is a global food business within the FMCG industry. Their iconic brands are present in millions of homes and they are synonymous for quality and taste. They are in a leading position across all categories with sustainable and profitable revenue growth, and are poised to continue their growth as a result of diversifying their product and category range through innovation and acquisitions.

About the Opportunity
We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated National Account Manager to manage a diverse portfolio of customers including independents and distributors. As the National Account Manager, you will also be responsible for driving new business in emerging channels including Aldi, Costco, and P&C. You will be tasked with delivering on sales spend and profit targets, forecasting sales and controlling spend, maximizing distributions of the company’s portfolio and driving strategic partnership with key retail stakeholders. You will work cross-functionally with the sales, marketing, and category teams to ensure the international brand equity is aligned with brand values.


Skills & Experience Required
The ideal candidate for this position will have a proven track record in managing independent grocery customers on a national level, or experience in managing large emerging customers. You will possess an entrepreneurial and action-oriented approach in identifying and commercialising opportunities across the current portfolio, as well as a high level of financial literacy. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be fluent in building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
 
This role presents a fantastic opportunity for a drive and motivated individual to join a leading food and beverage company and take their career to the next level

How to Apply
If this sounds like you hit apply now or call Sarah Hay on 0386133557 or Frederica Puttick 0435603184 for a confidential discussion.