VANRATH is partnering with a Major Distribution Service to recruit a National Account Executive for their team in Belfast. This company values staff development and progression.

Experience working with Drink Brands or Food Service Providers is highly desirable

Salary: £28,000 + Company Car & Fuel Card + 10% Bonus + Hybrid Working

Hours: Mon-Fri, 09:00-17:00; 3 days on the road, 2 days remote

Responsibilities:

• Manage customer portfolios, including existing and new business, to meet sales, shopper, and brand objectives.
• Implement national plans locally, ensuring distribution and activation align with brand goals.
• Develop customer partnerships, translating sales and brand objectives into business plans, ranging, and activation strategies.
• Collaborate with Brand and NPD teams to coordinate customer needs with product cycles.
• Work with commercial planning and activation teams to ensure activities meet company and brand standards, managing budgets and forecasts.
• Provide timely information for internal and external stakeholders, including management, sales, finance, and marketing teams.
• Utilize insights to maximize brand distribution, visibility, and availability, setting targets and analyzing gaps.
• Monitor competitor activity and feed insights back into the business.
• Manage financial elements, including debtor days and credit queries, resolving issues within 35 days.

Essential Skills:

• Listening & Questioning
• Persuasiveness
• Planning & Organizing
• Judgment
• Adaptability
• Strategic Customer Development
• Customer & Brand Engagement
• Commercial Communication
• Development

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For more information, contact Phil Doherty at VANRATH for a confidential discussion.