Commercial Account Manager | Dungannon

We currently have a vacancy for a:

Commercial Account Manager (Retail) 

ROLE:

• Primarily responsible for managing customer accounts in a responsive and professional manner

• Act as the primary relationship manager for customers, responding to the needs of the customer via email, phone and face to face meetings

• Building relationships and growing sales for the benefit of the Company

• Support planning and forecasting with exposure to all aspects of commercial requirements

• Developing business through profitable trading opportunities and being an integral part in the plans to achieve considerable growth and profit.

• Development & implementation of JBPs for key customers

• Attending client meetings, and carrying out sales presentations as required

• Preparation and presentation of reports

• Maintaining an awareness of company products & processes as well as an awareness of product trends across the wider industry

• Supporting and developing sales team

REQUIREMENTS:

• Educated to at least A Level or equivalent, with a relevant third level qualification being an advantage

• Professional individual, who is passionate about food and seeking to enhance skills further in a dynamic account management role

• Direct experience of trading FMCG to multiple retailers with a clear understanding of UK and Ireland and European grocery markets, retailer profiles and proposition

• Previous experience within a food manufacturing environment where essentially you have worked and built a strong understanding of this type of business.

• First class presentation and communication skills are crucial, with the ability to be at ease developing effective working relationships

• Numerical and analytical skills as well as a high level of computer literacy in order to achieve ambitious targets

• High level of people management skills, ability to prioritise own workload, work under pressure to tight deadlines and a determined team player.

• Experience in communicating with both internal and external business stakeholders to complete projects and business briefs

• Willing to be flexible and travel at short notice

• Good levels of commercial and business acumen and considered decision-making

• Access to transport as travel to customer and other company sites is an essential part of the role.

Application forms are available from the HR department

TEL: 028 87 728 242 or by email to [email protected]