National Account Manager - WWNZ

at  Goodman Fielder

We might be biased but we believe Goodman Fielder is an amazing place to work, and a great team to be part of! We have a driven team of experienced professionals and we’re driven by our values - We Grow Together, We Keep Things Simple, We Get Stuff Done. In one incredible organization you can grow a fantastic career by moving across different functions, categories, customers and channels, discovering what makes you tick and delivering work with purpose. On top of that, we are a leading food company which iconic kiwi brands such as Meadow Fresh, Puhoi Valley, Vogels and Molenberg - just to name a few!
To kick start the year, we are looking for a well-rounded and commercially focussed National Account Manager to join us. This NAM role will look after our largest contract therefore is a great career move.

As the National Account Manager your role is to drive business development to deliver sales and financial targets. There is a strong commercial and analytic focus to this role, and while varied here are some of the key areas of the role

• Strategy - How we utilise our resources to improve our business
• Developing and implementing promotional program in line with company strategy and guardrails
• Developing a customer profile, including cost modelling to maximise sales performance within key financial measures
• Identify tactical opportunities to drive incremental growth for the GF product portfolio
• Execute with excellence the various product, pricing, promotional and category strategies of the business.
• Management of forecasting, demand reviews, accruals, Promax and other promotional tools, as appropriate
• Conduct regular field visits with FMM to ensure full understanding of execution and ensure consistent one GF team approach to customers
• In conjunction with other departments, management of P&L forecasting
• Negotiate and manage private label contracts
• Conduct regular business and category reviews, as appropriate
• Lead and manage the NPD process, both internally with GF stakeholders and externally with key customers
• Achieve all financial targets, including volume and margin

About You

• Key Account Management experience within the FMCG sector, preferably WWNZ.
• Able to present strong commercial arguments
• Negotiating ability
• Have an analytical mindset, able to interpret and present data to drive success - BW, IRI, financial reports are some of the tools we use
• Strong computer skills - Excel and Powerpoint
• Ability to influence internally & develop internal partnerships
• Organised and good time management skills
• Self-motivated and solution orientated
• Ability to deliver business case scenarios and execute on business decisions

What we offer
You will be joining a driven team of professionals who genuinely enjoy working together, resulting in a highly collaborative environment. In return for your passion and success, we will reward you with a competitive remuneration package and help you to achieve personal and professional growth and development.
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• Strategy - How we utilise our resources to improve our business
• Developing and implementing promotional program in line with company strategy and guardrails
• Developing a customer profile, including cost modelling to maximise sales performance within key financial measures
• Identify tactical opportunities to drive incremental growth for the GF product portfolio
• Execute with excellence the various product, pricing, promotional and category strategies of the business.
• Management of forecasting, demand reviews, accruals, Promax and other promotional tools, as appropriate
• Conduct regular field visits with FMM to ensure full understanding of execution and ensure consistent one GF team approach to customers
• In conjunction with other departments, management of P&L forecasting
• Negotiate and manage private label contracts
• Conduct regular business and category reviews, as appropriate
• Lead and manage the NPD process, both internally with GF stakeholders and externally with key customers
• Achieve all financial targets, including volume and margi