Account executive

We are currently looking for a junior or experienced account executive to join a mainstream international FMCG company to assume a wide range of support duties within business support & account analytics. This role will demonstrate expertise in data analysis and furnish sales reports to both the commercial and finance teams for precise performance reporting, whilst managing & maintaining account relations.

Client Details

With numerous production facilities across the UK, our client plays a significant role in the country's food supply chain & FMCG industry. The company is known for its wide range of products, supplying major retailers, food service providers, and food manufacturers both domestically and internationally.

Description

Key responsibilities will consist of:

· Monitor and report order tracking metrics including volume and sales, identifying and addressing any significant discrepancies compared to internal forecasts.
· Develop and maintain site-specific forecasts for key customers.

· Account manage & support commercial directors.

· Deal with inbound queries, written response, calls & emails.
· Deliver sales insights and commentary during weekly profit and loss calls and monthly Management Business Reviews.
· Prepare and manage sales data, conducting thorough analysis, summarization, and offering recommendations based on various data sources and consumer information.
· Handle administrative tasks and communication with key customers regarding product cost adjustments, new product introductions, discontinuations, and other pertinent changes. · Collaborate with internal teams such as Packaging, Supply Chain, and Finance.
· Conduct comprehensive forecasting based on current sales performance and promotional activities.
· Ensure adherence to internal forecasting deadlines.
· Input all forecasting adjustments into SAP.
· Compile Commercial Forecast review documents for team review, including Finance assessment and MBR presentation.

Profile

The successful candidate will possess experience in:

• Previous experience in a sales or commercial environment
• Understanding of FMCG industry, or industrial experience
• Ability to formally communicate in both written & spoken forms
• Experience and understanding of a P&L
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Great relationship building skills
• Developed numerical and analytical skills, with great attention to detail
• Strong ability using inbouse & external systems, Microsoft office, & ideally experienced using SAP

Job Offer

• Basic salary of upto £29,000
• Graduate experience
• Internal progression plan & onboarding structuring
• Supported induction period within probation
• P&L company-wide bonus
• Annual pay reviews
• Pension contribution
• 32 days basic annual leave (incl. bank holidays)
• Hybrid working