National Account Manager

We are currently recruiting for a National Account Manager- On Premise to join our dynamic sales team. This role reports directly into our National Business Manager and is a critical sales role within our business. This role is available on a permanent basis and is based in Sydney. 
 
If you have a vibrant, agile and can-do approach to working in a versatile role, this is the role for you.
 
A day in the life…
•    Nurture productive, mutually beneficial business relationships with customers whilst clearly defining and executing our customer strategy
•    Track performance and achievement of all key sales metrics, including NSR, Volume, GM, share, VISs, Customer Engagement and share of voice
•    Role model quality conversations with customers to determine improvement opportunities using Category and consumer insights
•    Leverage Trading terms, Category Growth and promotional plans to deliver optimum business outcomes
•    Lead and facilitate the planning process, activity closeouts and customer contribution for banner. Develop plans that deliver against key financial objectives
 
What you will need from day one…
Of course, you will have the technical and leadership skills but, as importantly, you are COURAGEOUS, CURIOUS and have the CONVICTION that we can win in the on premise. You have proven experience in innovation and execution of a strategic vision, along with a growth mindset and willingness to challenge the status quo. Your ability to influence and confidence in dealing with senior stakeholders, internally & externally, will be key to your success.
 
Strong commercial understanding and awareness along with a high level of financial acumen will set you up for success in this role along with thought leadership and an understanding of the strategic narrative which our team can achieve.
 
This is an outstanding opportunity to make your mark in a dynamic and innovative sales role.
 
On Offer
•    Flexible working arrangements
•    Excellent career opportunities
•    Internal and external training opportunities
•    Complete autonomy to take ownership of your role
•    Supportive leadership who will give you the tools you need to thrive
•    Step into an innovative, exciting and dynamic beverage landscape
•    Join a market leader in liquor in Australia and New Zealand
 
At Lion, we choose to be a leader in driving inclusion, diversity, and gender parity. We have an ambitious goal to reach at least 40% representation of both men and women in all teams in all areas of the business. Are you hesitating to apply because you don't think you meet all the criteria? If you believe you are aligned with our values at Lion, we'd encourage you to still click on that apply button so we can explore your unique skill set and the value you could add to one of our teams.