National Account Manager - Grocery Retail

A high-profile grocery account role managing a major retail customer within a fast-moving fresh category.National Account Manager - Grocery RetailBedfordshirePermanentHybrid working - 3 days per week in the office 50,000- 60,000 + up to 20% bonus + 5,700 car allowance + private healthcareThe OpportunityThis is a strong commercial opportunity with a leading fresh products business, managing a major UK grocery retail account of 40m with potential for the scope to grow further within a key category.You''ll take ownership of a significant customer relationship, working closely with the Senior Commercial Manager and wider cross-functional teams to deliver sales, service, product development, range performance and profitable growth.The account is already substantial, with further potential to grow as the customer explores wider opportunities across plants. It''s a role for someone who enjoys being close to the customer, close to the detail, and able to turn commercial plans into action.Key ResponsibilitiesManage the day-to-day relationship with a major UK grocery customer across buying, merchandising, marketing, product development and supply chain contacts.Support account planning, range reviews, promotional activity and trading performance.Work closely with internal teams across technical, procurement, operations, product development and supply chain to deliver customer requirements.Review sales, forecasts, product performance and promotional activity, identifying opportunities ..... full job details .....