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National Account Manager - Ocado and Market places

Manchester Permanent View Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a growing, innovative FMCG business within its eCommerce sales team.We're looking for an ambitious and commercially driven National Account Manager to take ownership of Ocado, while also playing a key role in identifying and launching new marketplace opportunities across EMEA.
  • Growing innovative FMCG business
  • National Account Manager -Ocado, and Market places EMEA

About Our Client

Our client is a fast-growing, innovative FMCG business with a strong portfolio of consumer brands and an ambitious eCommerce growth strategy. With a collaborative and supportive culture, the business is continuing to invest in its online presence, developing key strategic retail partnerships while exploring new marketplace opportunities across Europe. This is an exciting time to join a commercially ambitious organisation where individuals are encouraged to take ownership, think proactively and make a genuine impact on future growth.

Job Description

You'll be responsible for:

  • Managing and developing the relationship with Ocado, creating and delivering joint business plans.
  • Full customer P&L ownership, driving profitable growth across revenue, spend and margin.
  • Leading negotiations, annual planning and commercial reviews.
  • Developing pricing, promotional and trade plans, with a strong focus on ROI.
  • Using customer, category, EPOS and commercial data to identify opportunities and shape recommendations.
  • Increasing distribution, range and online visibility.
  • Working cross-functionally with Marketing, Category, Product, Supply Chain and wider commercial teams.
  • Researching and prioritising new EMEA marketplace opportunities.
  • Building commercial cases and entry strategies for new markets and marketplace partners.
  • Leading marketplace launches from initial opportunity through to commercial and operational setup



The Successful Applicant

We're looking for someone who can bring:

  • 5+ years' FMCG account management experience, including at least 2 years within eCommerce.
  • Experience managing strategic customers, eCommerce accounts or business development opportunities.
  • Strong commercial and financial acumen, with confidence managing P&Ls, budgets and ROI.
  • Excellent negotiation, influencing and stakeholder-management skills.
  • A data-led approach with the ability to turn insight into commercial action.
  • A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset and the confidence to operate in areas where there isn't always an established route or process.
  • Strong project-management skills and the ability to bring multiple stakeholders together



What's on Offer

  • Competitive Plus package
  • Additional benefits to be confirmed.
  • Permanent position with opportunities to develop your career in sales and account management.
  • 2 days per week in Manchester



If you're interested in this role, apply now.

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Contact
Stephanie Lidster
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7119383
Phone number
+44 113 388 9077

Job summary

Job function
Sales
Subsector
FMCG & Consumer
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Where
Manchester
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Stephanie Lidster
Consultant phone
+44 113 388 9077
Job reference
JN-102026-7119383