VANRATH are delighted to be partnering up again with a Major Distribution Service with the Recruitment of a Soft Drinks Sales Executive to join a growing and dynamic team based in Belfast. This company places massive value on staff development and progression. Experience of working with Drink Brands/Food Service Providers is highly sought after Salary - £28,000 + Company Car & Fuel Card + 10% Bonus + Hybrid Working Hours - Mon-Fri- days on the road / 2 days working from home Responsibilities: Manage customer portfolio with existing and new business to meet sales, shopper and brand objectives within the agreed parameters. To execute national plans at local level ensuring distribution & activation is in line with brand objectives & any additional support is within TGM targets. To develop collaborative customer partnerships that encapsulate the key points contained within the customer's summary of needs. Translate Sales & Brand objectives into relevant customer business plans/ranging/activation and in line with their business cycles To work closely with Brand and NPD teams to ensure they are totally aware of key customer plofs & menu cycles. Work closely with commercial planning and the activation team to ensure all activation, distribution drives & terms are in line with company & brand expectations, and managed through the use of CBP systems, spend & TGM budgets. Ensure additional forecasted volume & spend is fed back into CBP. Provide information required for all internal and external requirements (Line mgr., Board, Commercial, Sales Operations, Finance, Brand & Shopper teams, within specified deadlines. Use insight to maximize distribution, availability and visibility of brands in account portfolio by setting specific targets /gap analysis, business plans and by identifying & matching customer needs to our brands key features. Always ensure that all new and existing listings are managed based on the brand & channel objectives and NPD processes. Ensure all competitor activity is fed back into the business as part of building a wider understanding of the channel & our key competitors. To be in total control of all elements of financial management including limiting Debtors days in line with customer terms and resolving all credit queries and outstanding invoices within 35 days in all accounts in portfolio Essential Criteria: Core Competency Headings Listening & Questioning Persuasiveness Planning & Organising Judgement Adaptability Strategic Customer Development Customer & Brand Owner Engagement Commercial Communication Development INDPH For more information on this role, please reach out to Phil Doherty @ VANRATH for a confidential chat. ''5*'s for Vanrath. They found me a suitable agency post right away, it was a great fit, now I have got the job permanently! Very personable and knowledgeable to deal with and always took the time to understand and help out. Extremely professional service all round.'' ''I contacted Vanrath after being laid off by my previous employer. They were fantastic to deal with and found me the perfect role that matched my skill set and experience and within a day or two had an interview lined up. Within the same week I was made a job offer which I happily accepted. So thankful that I contacted Vanrath. Couldn't have asked for a quicker and more professional service.'' ''My experience with Vanrath has been so positive. They were very professional but friendly at the same time. The whole process has been excellent and I've secured a job that I really wanted. I wouldn't hesitate to go through Vanrath again in future as there was no waiting about and they continually kept me updated throughout. Thanks so much again.'' Skills: NAE National Account Manager soft drinks portfolio sales manager Benefits: Work From Home Fantastic Benefits Package