My Client has some of the best premium brands in the FMCG marketplace and due to a re-structure are looking for a proven; Senior National Account Manager to join the Team. My Client have a small- medium sized Irish operation but a massive UK hub and the fantastic aspect to the role is that there is a lot of flex with hybrid/ remote working – with established brands, you will be given responsibility for some top Multiple accounts so having exposure to working at a Senior level with Dunnes, Musgraves, Tesco is a pre- requisite to the role.
Why this opportunity?
There are 3 big sells to this sell to this position 1. Customer ownership- of 2 of their 3 biggest customers across the brand portfolio 2 success of the Irish business – hitting targets ( apart from one of the leading retailers) all other Customers are in growth ! and 3. the Country Manager -he is calm; a really strong leader; He has a wealth of FMCG experience and I know for a fact; supports his team whist giving them the freedom to succeed.
Declan- The Country Manager said the following ” Denis I would really like to see someone with energy; structured in approach but at the same time; prepared to be flexible as specific requests can arise at any time. We work off a Distribution model- which can be a challenge- but our brands are doing really well- one is in double digit growth and a recent acquisition is surpassing expectations- and you will be joining the business at an exciting time with a new brand re- launch too .”
Job Description
This person will be focused on developing relationships with key multiple retail accounts and will be tasked on delivering the commercial plans across a number of categories and brands.
Key Responsibilities
· Development of key account plans in Multiple Retail customers
· Achievement of forecast and budget Revenue targets
· Management of price promotions and other trade spend in line with Budgets
· Delivery of sales forecast on time and accurately by sku.
· Developing and executing Joint Business Plan’s with Key Customers along with Trade Plans
· Work in conjunction with commercial finance and trade marketing team to develop promotional plans suitable to each customer while seeking to maximise profitability for the brands and brand partners
· Ability to analyse complex data and present solutions that deliver results.
· Initiative to learn from previous executions, and be able to adapt and optimize future plans based on these learnings
· Be a leader within the team to support & develop key members to grow and develop.
Requirements
· Extensive sales experience ideally in multiple retail FMCG customer management.
· Degree in a business related area. (Relevant experience may qualify).
· High level of commercial awareness.
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills
· Excellent relationship building & teamwork skills.
· Proven negotiation skills
· Planning and organising ability.
· Resilience & able to work on their own initiative
For more information please contact Denis Mac Sweeney on 087 977 2742 or email Denis at . All applications will be treated confidentially.


