AddressOur client is an international consumer goods organisation with an impressive stable of well-known brands across diverse categories, including Glues and adhesives and personal care. Present across the full spectrum of Mass retail channels our client is continually investing in new product development and expanding their portfolio to grow their business. The family company has a dynamic, driven, fun yet progressive and friendly and down to earth culture where people are engaged, valued, respected, and given opportunities to further develop the brand, business and themselves.
In brand-new, state of the art offices based in Mulgrave we are looking for a personable, dynamic and driven hardware National Account Manager. The role of National Account Manager will be responsible for the development and execution of sales plans across the portfolio of consumer products across Grocery and Mass retailers. These plans will include robust sales forecasts and monthly target matching/reporting, terms negotiations, promotional programs, spend management, category management, inventory control and implementation of customer marketing initiatives to drive off-take in-store, in conjunction with the Brand Marketing teams. This position is responsible for leading and developing a long-term strategic partnership between customers and companies.
We are ideally looking for an experienced National Account manager who has successfully managed Coles/ Woolworths and can demonstrate the growth they have had.
This role will be an integral part of the team, so will have opportunities for strategic input and leadership. The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of National accounts experience, analytical thinking, strong negotiation skills, excellent relationship management and communication skills, and a keen eye for detail.
To be considered for this exciting role, you will possess the following:
- Excellent negotiation and relationship building skills
- Demonstrated excellence in stakeholder management.
- Strong problem solving and fact finding skills
- Ideally 3/4 years’ experience in a similar role,
- Experience in dealing with International suppliers and large retailers e.g Coles, Woolworths, Target, Big W etc..
- Self-motivated nature and ability to perform under pressure.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong numerical and analytical acumen
- Superior presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Solid understanding of category management principles
- Effective time management skills results
- Able to be flexible and adaptable in a dynamic environment
We are looking for a resilient, personable, relationship builder who has a strong worth ethic and the ability to multi-task and work autonomously, who delights in working as a team and achieving the common goal.
