National Account Manager - Grocery

About The Role

We are looking for a dynamic sales professional with a great track record of commercial growth with the UKs top supermarkets and a passion for developing strong customer relationships. As National Account Manager for Grocery, you will be central to the delivery of Pieministers key strategic objectives to drive top and bottom line growth, strengthening our No.1 position in the premium Hot Pies category.

Salary: £50,000-£55,000

• P&L Management to achieve commercial targets
• Development of buyer relationships with key supermarket customers
• Negotiation and delivery of joint business plans with strategic customers
• Adoption of omni-channel approach to include dotcom and convenience
• Management and execution of promotional plan
• Working with Brand team to create and execute shopper marketing plans with key customers
• Achievement of distribution targets for existing range
• Sell-in and achievement of distribution targets for new ranges and lines
• Working with Supply Chain to produce aligned customer forecasts
• Ongoing review of account data to identify opportunities and risks
• Mining category data to track market performance and create category insight
• Delivery of channel based sustainability targets

• Experience managing top 6 grocery customers for at least 3 years
• Proven track record of profitable sales growth
• Experience in creating and executing shopper marketing plans
• Team player working seamlessly across functions
• Aligned to Pieminister values
• Pioneering
• Indulgent
• Ethical

We do not expect candidates to meet all of the above requirements, if you feel that you meet some of these and are interested in the role, please apply.

We offer a comprehensive package, which like our pies aims to cater to all. From free food, time off to support your passion, to training, coaching and skills based progression plans. There’s something for everyone here.

• Salary of £50,000 - £55,000 dependent on experience
• Quarterly Performance Bonus (up to 7.5% of salary)
• Company Long Term Incentive Bonus (up to 7.5% of salary)
• Plan for the future with company pension contributions
• 29 days holiday (including bank holidays) plus 1 day extra per year you work with us (up to 4 years)
• Up to 10 days holiday buy back scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme with access to free counselling
• 1 paid volunteering day a year