Job Description

We are looking for an ambitious graduate or an experienced sales professional to join our expanding Sales & Marketing Team as a National Account Executive, and help satisfy the growing demand for quality Welsh products, which are grown across Wales and packed at our head office in Haverfordwest. The successful candidate will build sustainable winning business with key national retailers across both their own brand and private label. At Puffin Produce, it's not just our products that move fast. This ability to exceed our customers' expectations makes for a fast-paced career in a dynamic environment. This could be your opportunity to further your career as a National Account Executive with a company that is leading within their environmental agenda.

The role attracts a competitive salary dependant on experience, bonus, pension, holiday and life insurance.

The challenge:

Working in fresh produce, we'll be looking to you to work closely with the Head of Sales & Marketing, and the Head of Commercial Analysis to grow our business profitably across designated key accounts and deliver on all aspects of the retailer brand. This will involve cultivating best in class customer relationships with two way leading discussions, new product development and driving brand awareness.

Brands

:

1. Blas y Tir

2. Root Zero - the UK's first carbon neutral potato

Main Responsibilities:

Make category and data-based recommendations on customer opportunities Provide administrative support and insight for regular internal and customer reviews Deliver volume, growth and profit Business reporting for monthly / annual planning and reviews with internal and external stakeholders Close project management of your customer initiatives with key stakeholders Work closely with the Head of Commercial and their team to use insights to drive profitable growth. Work closely with the Marketing department and align the brand and retailer strategy Attend regular Sales & Marketing meetings at head office to develop a cohesive strategy Live by the business's values & beliefs - Doing the right thing!

Key Skills and Experience:

This position is a great sales and business development opportunity for a result driven key account professional, who has a keen eye for numbers. You must be ambitious and passionate about best-in-class relationship management with a real hunger to succeed.

Requirements:

Putting the customer at the heart of the organisation

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross functionally with other departments

Ability to use data and insights to create corrective plans

Well-developed organisational skills and excellent attention to detail

Financial awareness and commercial acumen

Self-motivated with the ability to manage their own timetable and deliver results

Proficient use of Excel and PowerPoint will be required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 25,500.00-35,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company events Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Free or subsidised travel Free parking On-site parking Shuttle service provided
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Experience:

Account management: 1 year (preferred) sales: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person