Account Director

Our client:

• Has quickly become one of the leaders in their industry
• Maintains a presence in markets across the globe working with an array of customers
• There’s barely a name they don’t deal with as their product innovation has taken the world by storm and led to exceptional growth.
• This growth has led to a Account Director role leading a high profile customer
• Are quickly building an industry leading team with innovative, ambitious thinkers and a down to earth culture

The role:

• As Account Director, you will take responsibility for a key with a turnover of over £100m
• Will take responsibility for 3 Direct Reports and matrix responsibility for a cross functional team
• Takes full P&L responsibility for a Global Customer, with overall strategic responsibility
• Account Director, you will be responsible for Top-Top negotiations
• Drives new business opportunities via innovation and smart collaboration
• As well as recognizing cost efficiencies and overall trading opportunities to drive margin growth
• Is a true leadership opportunity with a strong opportunity for future progression
• As Business Unit Controller you will work closely with cross functional teams both in the UK and Europe, so being an expert communicator is essential.

Ideal candidate:

• Will be sat in a Commercial/Business Unit Controller role currently
• MUST have experience working in a large food/drink manufacturers, with some exposure to own label
• Will be managing a high-profile, strategic customer
• Possesses extensive leadership experience and understands managing vs leading
• Has experience working in matrix structures
• Must be highly commercial with a strong track record of delivering results
• Is energetic, ambitious and can develop and motivate teams
• Has experience of landing NPD - ideally from concept to launch
• Is consumer centric in their approach

Benefits & details:

• highly competitive salary which reflects their ambition to secure a Business Unit Controller with future potential
• Bonus, company car and package
• Excellent progression opportunities in a high growth environment

Please send your CV using the form on this page, quoting reference 13/17047/7. Confidentiality assured.

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