Job Description

Vacancy Name

Senior National Account Manager

Employment Type

Permanent

Country

United Kingdom

Location

Liverpool

Business Area

Commercial

Workplace Type

Hybrid

About Princes

The Princes Group has over 7,000 employees with offices and production sites in the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Poland, France and Mauritius. Princes manufactures 350 different food and drink products responsibly sourced and enjoyed by consumers every day. None of this would be possible without striving to be an employer of choice, where our colleagues are proud to represent our business.

Role Description

Job Purpose

To strategically manage accounts to ensure annual turnover, volume and profit growth targets are achieved.


To develop business plans and exploit new opportunities to match the Princes proposition with their business needs.

Principal Responsibilities

Create, implement, review and revise detailed customer business plans which will drive the achievement of the account full year sales and volume budgets.


Responsible for all elements of the process including developing existing listings, generating new business, managing product launches and implementing promotional activities to deliver the sales and volume budget.


Awareness and positive influencing of Customer profitability.


Implementation of tight account management and administrative procedures including; S spend, debtors, sales forecasting, price file maintenance and contract management.


Develop customer relationships and raise awareness of the Princes Organisation and brand portfolio via ongoing professional conduct and achievement of an appropriate entertainment plan.


Effective itinerary management delivering customer facing contact strategy as outlined in the business plan and value for money for Princes.


Pro-actively identify problems and implement solutions.


Maintain a long term view to account management to ensure actions are in line with Business and Customer interests and are monitored regularly following completion of a deal.


Proactive approach to identify new business opportunities and to take responsibility to drive them through the business.


Deputise for General Sales Manager as and when required.

Role Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Can demonstrate extensive account management experience preferably in the food or drink industry Commercial experience of retail / CFI (Convenience Foodservice and Industrial) customers would be an advantage Graduate calibre Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills Ability to build relationships at all levels Excellent organisational skills Excellent time management skills Presentation skills Proactive Self motivated and achievement orientated High level of numeracy Knowledge of SAP is preferable Project management experience would be an advantage

Benefits

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Cash Car Allowance 25 Days Annual Leave plus Birthday off 14.5% Pension - 5% employee opt in / 9.5% employer Hybrid & Flexible Working - 4 Days in Office / 1 Day WFH (Friday's from home) Flexible Holiday Option - Buy 5 Additional Days Enhanced Family Friendly & Carers Policies Life Assurance Cover Private Medical Insurance Critical Illness Cover Learning & Development Opportunities Potential Corporate Incentive Scheme (company performance based)


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