National Account Manager in Leeds, West Yorkshire

A National Account Manager opportunity like no other! Are you ready to take your career to new heights?

Elevation Recruitment are currently working with one of the UK's fastest growing FMCG brands in their recruitment of a National Account Manager to focus on their Wholesale business.

We're looking for drive, energy and vision and a proven track record of business growth within the UK Wholesale channel - food or drink.

This is a hugely rewarding role with a massive career ahead for the right person.

Based: Yorkshire
Salary: £55,000 + Excellent Bonus, Car allowance and Benefits

The role:

• Own and grow a portfolio of wholesale, cash & carry and foodservice accounts.
• Win new business by getting in front of decision-makers.
• Build and deliver a clear account and channel strategy with measurable growth targets.
• Sell in available capacity on new production lines and support planned growth and acquisition activity.
• Manage own brand and private label relationships.
• Work closely with the Site Ops Manager to align customer demand with production planning and capacity.
• Manage pricing, promotions, forecasting and customer joint business planning.
• Report on pipeline, performance and market insight to the Commercial Director

Essential Experience

• Food or Beverage background essential.
• Proven wholesale, cash & carry and foodservice experience, someone who has lived and breathed the channel
• New business track record, comfortable cold approaching and opening doors
• Exposure to the manufacturing and operational side, with a working understanding of production processes
• Ability to build a commercial plan and think strategically
• Drive, ambition and resilience - 1-2 years’ NAM experience is fine if the ability and drive are evident