This opportunity sits at the forefront of a global market leader, you may not know the business name, but once you start looking around your house, you’ll quickly realise you have been a long time brand supporter.

Operating in more than 100 countries, the organisation combines global scale with a culture that still feels collaborative and entrepreneurial. The Australian team is continuing to build strong momentum across the retail channel and is investing heavily in strengthening partnerships with some of the country’s largest retailers.

Ideal for someone who enjoys working with strong brands, big retailers and a team that likes agility, this is a business that is continuing to grow its footprint in the Australian market.

About the role

This National Account Manager role will see you take ownership of several key mass retail customers across the Australian market

Working closely with senior sales leadership and the broader commercial team, you will lead the strategy across major retail partners

At its core, the role is about building strong customer partnerships while delivering sustainable and profitable growth. You will develop both short and long term account strategies, manage customer budgets and ensure the commercial plan is delivering the outcomes it should

You will work closely with marketing and commercial teams to bring campaigns and trade initiatives to life, helping drive consumer demand and strengthen brand presence across the retail channel

There is also a strong analytical element to the role. Understanding what is happening in the category, interpreting performance data and identifying opportunities to improve results will be an important part of the job

About you

You are likely already operating in a National Account Manager or Key Account Manager role within FMCG, consumer products or a related category

You enjoy working closely with major retailers and understand how these partnerships operate. From commercial negotiations and promotional planning through to analysing sales performance and identifying growth opportunities, you are comfortable
taking ownership of your accounts

Commercially you are confident working with data and category insights, but you also understand that strong customer relationships are still at the centre of good account management

Most importantly, you bring curiosity, energy and a proactive mindset. Someone who enjoys the pace of consumer products, likes solving problems and takes genuine pride in delivering results

How to Apply
 
For more information or a confidential discussion please call Tim Ogilvy u&u on 0466 603 880 quoting reference number 44454.
 
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