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. ''I found Vanrath very professional from the off, they took the time to understand my background and experience only putting me forward for Jobs, that were suitable both with respect to my experience and abilities as well as my intended career direction.'' ''VANRATH were extremely supportive throughout the recruitment process and answered any queries I had, whilst keeping me informed of progress the entire time. This provided me with more confidence going into the interviews and helped me to secure my new role. Highly recommend!'' ''Had a brilliant experience with Vanrath, after having used many other recruiters in the past VANRATH really listened to what type of role I wanted and made the whole process very smooth and easy!'' Skills: NAE National Account Manager soft drinks portfolio sales manager Benefits: Work From Home Fantastic Benefits Package