Job Description
At ABP we aim to hire the brightest and the best. People who are aligned with our values and are passionate about our industry. We are committed to developing our people, whether it be upskilling our employees across a diverse range of skills through our onsite training programs or nurturing the next generation of leaders through our graduate program. No matter what stage of their career our people are at, we empower them to take ownership of their roles. ABP Ireland & Poland is a division of ABP Food Group. We work with 30,000 farmers across Ireland and Poland and supply quality red meat products to many of Europes leading retailers and food service companies. We are currently looking for an Account Manager to join our Commercial Team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a market leader in the Beef Sector who is growing the business beyond market expectations. At ABP we are committed to providing a welcoming environment and a sense of community where our colleagues can feel empowered to have a successful career with us. The account manager will report to the Commercial Director, and will assume overall responsibility for the day-to-day management and development of the customer account for ABP.The role requires a significant amount of cross departmental integration to ensure that forecasts are accurate & that supply chain is managed to meet requirements.A strong relationship with NPD, means the client has a comprehensive product offering to grow market share.The ability to build confident commercial relationships with the customer is most important, in addition to working with all functions in the organisation. Key Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day business with a clear focus on driving year on year growth via range and positioning Building a joint business plan with the customer with a focus on building sustainable growth. Commercial administration including budgeting, forecasting & trade spend. Relationship development and detailed cross functional contact Monitor competitor activity in the marketplace, emerging trends and analysis of a number of data sources to generate insight and deliver compelling sales/opportunities. Stay up to date with industry issues and consumer shopper trends. Manage communication with key internal stakeholders Provide input to the development of the customers category plan Maintain updated information and reports against business objectives. Deliver budgeted sales Recommend and implement alternative business strategies in light of changing market conditions. Requirements FMCG retail experience is essential Degree in Business related discipline is desirable 3-5 years relevant experience IT skills & literacy Financial Literacy Excellent Communicator with the desire to succeed. Proven negotiation skills Focused and organised approach to relationship development. A broad understanding of external economic factors that influence the industry Ability to add value to the wider business. Are You Interested? If you recognise yourself in the profile above, we will gladly receive your application. Skills: Account Manager Negotiable Permanent