Graduate Account Executive

Company profile - FMCG brand
In this FMCG Account Executive job in Reigate, you will be joining one of the UK's leading, award winning, employee-owned importers and distributors of high-quality ambient food products.
 
They see over 100 million product sales yearly, supplying all major UK major supermarkets and receiving recognition for their sustainability efforts. This is a brilliant graduate opportunity in an FMCG powerhouse, with great offices in Reigate and some huge perks (like an on-site chef)!
 
Job description - FMCG Account Executive
In this Account Executive job in Reigate, you will be responsible for managing and growing the sales across new and existing accounts. You will be driving business growth by building and maintaining fundamental customer relationships and will be given the opportunity to build a credible and long-term career within the business with lots of support!
 
To succeed in this role, you will need a genuine passion for the FMCG and/or food & beverage industry, as well as top-tier commercial business development acumen.
 
Key responsibilities -  FMCG Account Executive
In this Graduate Account Executive job in Surrey, your responsibilities will include:

• Create and implement relevant account strategies in line with the company's
  objectives.
•  Help Account Managers with day to day admin.
• To develop a portfolio of customers ensuring an in-depth understanding of each
  customer's objectives.
• Identify sales opportunities, presenting benefits and key features of our products
  effectively to acquire new business.
• Build, manage and develop good credible relationships with clients, suppliers and
  relevant parties.
• Use data and financial insight to make sound recommendations to develop business
  and relationships.
• Manage contracts and the timely delivery of products.
• Liaise with Marketing and Insight to carryout research for presentation purposes for
  current and prospective clients.
• Attend customer meetings, preparing presentations for review within company
  timescales and produce minutes following customer meetings promptly and in the
  required format. 

Job requirements - FMCG Account Executive  

• 2.1 or above in a relevant degree from a Russel Group University
• An interest in FMCGs and the food industry
• Highly motivated to improve and progress
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal). 
• Ability to prioritise, multitask and meet deadlines
• Analytical and process-driven with strong numerical skills

Benefits of the job - FMCG Account Executive

• A fantastic graduate starting salary range of £28,000 - £30,000 DOE (flexible)
• Bi-annual bonus scheme
• Employee-owned so dividend scheme is available
• Office-provided breakfast and brunch - cooked to your taste
• Hybrid working - 4 days per week in office
• Close-knit team with wider international network