National Account Manager

A successful FMCG company that has been in the market for over 20 years. Privately owned with its Head Office in the northern suburbs of Melbourne and have been the innovative leader in licensed products across a number of categories. We are currently seeking a National Account Manager – with grocery experience  to  join our team .

Products are of the highest quality combining innovation and value with fun and flavours that are well known to all consumers.

Providing both branded and seasonal ranges to the major retailers in Australia.

Reporting to the founding Directors

 The ideal candidate will have a proven history of FMCG achievements and will display potential for further development.

The successful candidate will be :

An ambitious NAE looking for a step up to National Account Manager , or an existing NAM with  experience in dealing with both Coles and Woolworths  and Metcash that wants to take charge.

Responsible for facilitating the achievement of category objectives, sales plans, strategic marketing and account management ,whilst growing and driving the business both to achieve revenue and profit targets in the business

The prime information link between internal functions within our business and the customer for specific merchandise sub categories (based on experience/background) .

Have extensive experience in Sales, Marketing, Range Reviews , Quantium ,Partnerhub  & Unify analysis  and stock forecasting.

Able to provide a timely response to all issues from the account and appropriate reporting back to senior management of all issues pending and planned actions.

Candidates will need to display the following attributes to be successful in this role;

·         Results orientation

·         A high degree of attention to detail

·         A high degree of initiative

·         Great work ethic and positive can do attitude

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·         Excellent negotiation skills

·         Ability to juggle multiple tasks

·         An entrepreneurial spirit

·         Passion to learn and succeed

·         A preference to work within a small close knit team

·         Advanced Microsoft Office Programs knowledge

If you are looking to join a fast paced, dynamic organisation and are prepared to roll your sleeves up with the team to help strategically grow this business then this is an outstanding opportunity to consider

A detailed cover letter outlining your key skills and why you should be considered above all other candidates for the role is required.