Wholesale Account Manager

Package: Salary c£45k basic + 20% bonus

Location: Greater Manchester / M62 Corridor

Background

Our client is a well-established business within the FMCG industry, working with a number of the world’s biggest brands across the UK and globally.

The business is enjoying a period of significant growth with turnover now in excess of £60m. Due to this they are looking to expand their team and to recruit an experienced Wholesale Account Manager to join the successful Field Sales Team of a growing national UK FMCG Wholesaler.

Key Responsibilities

This is a specialist Wholesale role, field based with daily focus on selling major FMCG brands to wholesalers in the Greater Manchester Area / M62 corridor.

Responsible for planning and developing the account base to maximise its potential and driving the daily management of sales orders and customer service.

• Management of a portfolio of wholesale accounts in the territory
• Achieve defined sales targets on a monthly / quarterly basis
• Selling new products and tracking brand distribution at account level
• Track and monitor customer performance
• Identify and drive new sales opportunities
• Provide all appropriate reports and updates to Sales Manager and wider business as required
• Liaise with the operational team to plan and ensure excellent customer service

What we need from you?

• Excellent / specific knowledge of the North West FMCG Wholesale market
• Minimum 4 years sales experience in a recognised FMCG branded environment
• Preferably with a good existing contact network
• Demonstrate previous success and growth achievements.
• Knowledge of clearance / residual stocks
• IT literate, including all Microsoft applications
• Commercial understanding of key financial measures, including GP and PoR calculations
• Product category knowledge would be highly desirable - Confectionery, soft drinks, general grocery etc.
• Growth mindset and ideas
• "Drive" and "Will do Attitude"

Apply now or contact Landers Recruitment and ask for Ella for more information!