Title:  12 month FTC - National Account Manager

Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 31,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain.Müller is ranked within the top 20 in The Grocer’s Top 100 list of Britain’s Biggest Brands and is picked from shelves millions of times each year. Müller UK & Ireland includes:

Müller Milk & Ingredients which aims to be Britain’s private label dairy leader and produces branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter and ingredients products. It boasts a network of dairies and depots servicing customers throughout the country.

Müller Yogurt & Desserts which is the UK’s leading yogurt manufacturer which aims to create millions more Müller moments for its consumers. It is responsible for major brands like Müller Corner, Müllerlight, Müller Bliss, Müller Rice, FRijj and Müller Kefir Smoothie and produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International. It also supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a dedicated, state of the art yogurt facility.

At Müller, it’s not just our products that move fast. We’re the market leader because we give our customers more than great taste – we give them moments of pleasure every day. This ability to exceed our customers’ expectations makes for fast-paced careers in a dynamic environment. This could be your opportunity to further your career as a National Account Manager - Branded, with Müller Yogurts and Desserts. Please note this is a 12-month fixed term contract.

12 month FTC - National Account Manager - Your challenge

In this role the key responsibilities will include:
• Be an inspirational leader by demonstrating the 3E’s behaviours consistently and increasing internal networks.
• Build and execute a structured approach to developing and delivering a new business pipeline focusing on the opportunities that will make the most material difference.
• Consistently demonstrate the best on class negotiation to develop existing accounts in a manner that is commercially sustainable.
• Develop world Class Customer relationships demonstrating the benefits of Muller over and above price.
• Develop your people management skills, by working effectively with your immediate team and support functions
• Be a customer and category expert, bringing that knowledge into the Muller business
• Ensure back of house internal and external admin/reporting is accurate
• Internal management of all support functions across Supply Chain, Marketing, Category and Controlling to ensure efficient management of the customer internally and externally

National Account Manager - Key behaviours:
• Being passionate about the Müller brand and excite and educate our customers of the potential and opportunity our brand unlocks in the category
• Positively challenge the status quo with well-structured ideas and improvements
• Creativity to maximise the commercial delivery of our brands performance
• Desire to grow and understand the commercial strategy and commercial structure of the different customers / channels that we operate in
• Resilience to keep going when facing constant challenges
• Being an authentic inspirational leader which energises, expects and encourages high performance
• Supportive to the business to ensure all functions internally improve performance for the greater good of the business as a hole
• Compelling storyteller, who can sell an idea or opportunity with well-structured arguments and positivity about the outcome

Müller pride ourselves on offering support to help develop your knowledge and skills. In return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, we offer our employees numerous benefits as part of your employment, including: Competitive salary and an attractive bonus scheme / Health Care Package and Life Assurance / Contributory pension plan / Employee Assistance Programme / Generous annual leave increasing with service / Flexible benefits programme / Access to our Rewards Benefits Programme, giving you a range of discounts across 800 retailers online and in store

The Process:
If you are interested in applying for the role of National Account Manager and have the relevant skills and experience, then we'd love to hear from you. Please apply via www.mullercareers.co.uk
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Contact Details:

F.A.O. UK Recruitment, Müller UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ