Here's a unique opportunity to spearhead sales for two trailblazing snack brands - Insane Grain & Spare Snacks!
We're recruiting for a dynamic National Sales and Account Manager to lead the charge in the grocery and high street retail landscape. π
ABOUT THE BRANDS
Insane Grain & Spare Snacks, creators of irresistibly delicious snacks that are as good for you as they are for the planet! Turning wonky apples into heavenly fruit crisps at Spare Snacks, while Insane Grain crafts insanely tasty supergrain snacks. They live by the mantras #WasteNotWantLots and #AgainstTheGrain, creating snacks that taste good and do good.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Join the league of hardworking hustlers β the Avengers in snacking! As both brands gear up for a game-changing phase, they need someone with commercial acumen, a data-driven mindset, and the hunger to make a mark.
The successful candidate will report to the Co-founders and a Sales Director, taking the lead in building and managing accounts with major retailers like Co-op, Morrisons, Waitrose, Ocado, and H&B.
THE ROLE
π New Business Accounts within High St Retail:
Win new high street retail accounts and expand across channels.
Build strong relationships with distributing partners and buyers.
Negotiate commercials and in-store plans to drive growth.
π Existing Grocery & High St Retail Accounts:
Be the key contact for accounts, managing relationships and ensuring targets are met.
Grow accounts by optimising ROS and profitability.
Develop joint business plans, manage promotions, and plan NPD launches.
Collaborate with the marketing team for effective activation.
ABOUT YOU
π Have 2-3 years of sales experience in a start-up/challenger brand.
πΌ Demonstrate success in securing new business and managing grocery/high street retail accounts.
π Possess a can-do attitude, proactive nature, and exceptional organisational skills.
π€ΉββοΈ Be a multi-tasker, detail-oriented, and a problem solver.
π¬ Excel in relationship building, communication, and confidence.
π€ Embrace a team-player mentality, ready to dive into various aspects of the business.
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INTERESTED?
Keen to work for a business where your impact and contribution matters? Looking for a work place where every day is a new adventure?
Express your interest by contacting your Foodchain Contact, or emailing: team@foodchainrecruitment.com. If you are new to Foodchain, you can contact us via LinkedIn or via the below link to discuss further.