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Senior Account Manager (FTC)
Job Posted: 5 days ago
Salary: £ 50,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leicester, City of Leicester
Expire in: 23 days
Job Description
Are you an accomplished commercial leader ready to shape strategy and drive performance at the heart of the food & drink industry?
This 12-month maternity cover opportunity offers a chance to make a lasting impact within a fast-paced own-label grocery retail environment.
You will step into a senior commercial role, leading cross-functional teams, and cultivating close trusted relationships with a major retailer client.
Through effective management of product launches, promotional strategies, and ongoing business planning, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering sales and profit targets while championing innovation and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver sales and profit in line with operating plan and budgets.
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Manage the accuracy of commercial forecasts and oversee all administrative commercial tasks with precision.
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Drive market share within the savoury pastry category, using category insights and shopper data to inform effective range and sales strategies.
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Lead customer relationships through robust commercial management and execution of a joint business plan.
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Create promotional plans aligned with business strategy and execute post-launch analysis to ensure ongoing success.
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Identify and drive new product development collaborating cross-functionally and interpreting market data into actionable insights.
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Support commodity cost and flow-through models in partnership with Commercial Finance.
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Proactively seek customer efficiency improvements to maintain competitiveness.
Candidate Profile
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Profound experience in FMCG and food manufacturing working directly with major retailer accounts.
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A highly commercial mindset, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and capacity to influence stakeholders internally and externally.
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Excellent rapport-building, communication and organisational skills with a passion for leading multiple projects simultaneously.
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Expertise in analysing market data and translating insights into commercial strategy.
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Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.
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A full clean driving licence is required.
Key benefits
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A chance to lead transformation and growth in a dynamic, customer-focused sector.
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Collaborative environment with diverse internal stakeholders (Development, NPD, Supply Chain, Finance, Technical, Procurement, Personnel).
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Flexible working options (Leicestershire, home-based, plus travel to site as required).
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Supportive leadership and coaching culture with opportunities for ongoing professional development.
Skilss & Attributes
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Demonstrated customer focus and drive for excellence.
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Strong planning, analytical and decision-making skills; attention to detail is essential.
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Motivating team player who empowers and develops colleagues; adapts with agility to changing market needs.
Take charge of this career-defining commercial role. Apply today to advance your leadership profile and drive results in one of the food & drink sector’s most influential client-facing positions.
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