National Account Sales Lead for Food Retail

2 days ago


St Albans, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Lotus Bakeries Full time
Job Description

This role requires you to take ownership of key discounters and high street accounts, with the opportunity to seek and win new business in a dynamic office environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for agreeing and delivering strong business and promotional plans with key customers across multiple channels, ensuring sales of our products are maximised at key trading periods.

You will work cross-functionally with our supply and operations teams to ensure all customer forecasts are accurate, including new launches, base, promo, and feature activity. Additionally, you will develop engaging sell-in stories for new products and ranging and distribution opportunities in collaboration with the category team.

A key aspect of this role is building relationships with key customer contacts, including buying, supply, trade planners, and shopper marketing teams. You will also work closely with our shopper marketing teams to create disruptive and engaging display and feature initiatives in stores and online.

Other responsibilities include managing the P&L of assigned accounts, delivering value, volume, and profit targets, and supporting the Sales Team with weekly reporting and maintaining key documents for the wider business.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you must have:

  • Results-driven approach with a proven track record of achieving business results
  • Numerate skills with a good understanding of P&Ls and margins
  • Strong selling skills to influence buyers and internal teams
  • Excellent organisational, written, and verbal communication skills
  • A self-starter attitude with a passion for retail and food trends
  • A collaborative mindset with a focus on building strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders
About Us

Lotus Bakeries is a leading food manufacturer with a rich history of innovation and growth. Our company culture values teamwork, open dialogue, and a passion for excellence. As a National Account Sales Lead, you will be an integral part of our Sales team, working closely with colleagues to drive business results and achieve our goals.

We offer a competitive salary package, including an estimated annual salary of £60,000 - £80,000, depending on experience and qualifications. In addition, we provide a range of benefits, including a comprehensive training program, opportunities for career development, and a dynamic work environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.



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