As a Business Account Manager, you will be responsible for the management, motivation and development of the trading partnership between Greencore and the customer, whilst developing and delivering sustained profitable growth. Responsibilities will include:

• Create and execute customer specific account plans by using trends and insight to maximise sales value and profitability through a business plan approach
• Identify and develop, in line with customer requirements, new business opportunities within the division and maximise the benefits for both parties through the development, negotiation and delivery of joint business plans
• Establish, develop and maintain close working long term relationship with key customers, building market and competitor knowledge to identify and proactively satisfy customer requirements; develop and act on potential new business opportunities
• Work proactively with the category, NPD and commercial finance team to develop a product offer that improves sales and margin taking into account shopper and financial insight
• Proactively challenge the business way of working to help develop and drive positive change throughout the business and within the customer partnership

This is a really great opportunity for someone to contribute towards the development of a new channel for Greencore and maximise on the opportunities we have for growth in this area.

You may not have heard of us, but we’re sure you’ve tried our products. We’re a vibrant, fast-paced leading food manufacturer. Employing 13,000 colleagues across 16 world-class manufacturing sites and 18 distribution depots across the UK. We supply all the UK’s food retailers with everything from Sandwiches, soups and sushi to cooking sauces, pickles and ready meals.

We're looking for an experienced National Account Manager to join us to look after our M&S account. The role will be based out of our Northampton site, however it will only require 1-2 days a week in the office, as well as semi-regular visits to the customer in London.

• You'll need experience in buying or as a National Account Manager for a food or consumer goods manufacturer
• This role will suit someone with an entrepreneurial outlook that is interested in food - our customer and NPD team are passionate about innovating so an interest in this area will benefit this individual
• Food service or coffee shop experience would be a bonus, however we are happy to consider individuals with a grocery background
• Broad knowledge of the convenience food market
• Previous account management experience or a background in buying
• People management skills
• FMCG background would be advantageous

If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success.

• Competitive salary and job-related benefits
• Holidays
• Pension up to 8% matched
• Life insurance up to 4x salary
• Car allowance
• Company share save scheme
• Greencore Qualifications
• Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform

Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.