Job Title: National Account Manager
Our Client, a leading food manufacturing business, is seeking a National Account Manager to drive sales & profitability.
About the Role:
* Manage customer relationships to ensure effective operations, maximizing sales and profitability.
* Drive price promotions and new product launches in line with agreed plans.
* Deliver sales forecast on time and accurately.
* Work with supply chain and factory teams regarding forecast planning.
* Develop promotional plans with commercial finance and trade marketing.
* Maintain existing relationships and develop new ones within accounts.
* Execute Joint Business Plans with Key Customers.
Requirements:
* Sales experience in multiple retail FMCG customer management.
* Excellent presentation skills and ability to articulate product features and benefits.
* Timely and accurate reporting with initiative to identify selling opportunities.
* Strong communication, relationship building and negotiation skills.
* Analytical, numeracy and excellent time management abilities.
* Organised and professional at all times.
* Enthusiastic and confident individual with high level of I.T. proficiency.
* A confident self-starter who can work on own initiative.
* An excellent team player with passion for customer care.
* Full Clean Driving License.
* Background working within chilled food categories desirable.
* Degree in business related area or relevant experience.
About Our Client:
The company manufactures a market leading brand in Ireland along with a host of other leading brands worldwide.