Here at Osborne, we are currently hiring a National Account Manager on behalf of our client, one of Ireland’s leading FMCG groups. This role will be based in Clonmel, Tipperary. The ideal candidate will report to the Commercial Manager while working closely with other departments and will aim to maximise sales for both UK and Irish retail markets.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary: €52,000+ DOE and on level of seniority
Various benefits include pension and bonus
Hybrid
Office hours
Phone, laptop and company card
Responsibilities:
Own the sales budgets for specific retailer accounts
Be an active and key member of the Commercial team
Achieve revenue and margin targets by executing the sales strategy in target markets
Accurately forecast product requirements and business potential
Gather customer data on current use and future needs to identify market opportunities
Create new sales opportunities from the existing portfolio
Develop and implement efficient account planning and reporting programs
Collaborate closely with finance on DSO, credit limits, and overdue payments
Requirements:
Minimum 3-5 years in a similar position is ESSENTIAL
A third-level qualification is desirable, but specific experience in sales of private label FMCG goods is ESSENTIAL
Ability to build a stable customer base for long-term profitable growth
Minimum 3-5 years' experience in key account sales/business management, especially in sales growth scenarios, with the ability to present, be credible, and win business from high calibre customers
Extensive experience of Retail Sector and FMCG
Strong commercial acumen, numeracy, and pricing ability
Highly motivated and resilient
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience in winning, keeping and growing new accounts
Understanding of how decisions impact the business and customers
Ability to work in a stressful environment
Strong analytical and planning skills
Proven ability to sell solutions rather than off-the-shelf or packaged products
Good understanding of technical and quality matters, and best practices in the food industry
Strong IT and spreadsheet skills
Technical acumen to collaborate with other departments
For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Shreya Thornton or call Osborne on (045) 579 066. If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided Please submit your updated CV in Word Format If you are living in Ireland and hold a valid work permit we would love to hear from you, if however you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search. Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
