Account Director

Job Description
Our client:
Has quickly become one of the leaders in their industry
Maintains a presence in markets across the globe working with an array of customers
There’s barely a name they don’t deal with as their product innovation has taken the world by storm and led to exceptional growth.
This growth has led to a Account Director role leading a high profile customer
Are quickly building an industry leading team with innovative, ambitious thinkers and a down to earth culture
The role:
As Account Director, you will take responsibility for a key with a turnover of over £100m
Will take responsibility for 3 Direct Reports and matrix responsibility for a cross functional team
Takes full P&L responsibility for a Global Customer, with overall strategic responsibility
As Account Director, you will be responsible for Top-Top negotiations
Drives new business opportunities via innovation and smart collaboration
As well as recognizing cost efficiencies and overall trading opportunities to drive margin growth
Is a true leadership opportunity with a strong opportunity for future progression
As Business Unit Controller you will work closely with cross functional teams both in the UK and Europe, so being an expert communicator is essential.
Ideal candidate:
Will be sat in a Commercial/Business Unit Controller role currently
MUST have experience working in a large food/drink manufacturers, with some exposure to own label
Will be managing a high-profile, strategic customer
Possesses extensive leadership experience and understands managing vs leading
Has experience working in matrix structures
Must be highly commercial with a strong track record of delivering results
Is energetic, ambitious and can develop and motivate teams
Has experience of landing NPD – ideally from concept to launch
Is consumer centric in their approach
Benefits & details:
A highly competitive salary which reflects their ambition to secure a Business Unit Controller with future potential
Bonus, company car and package
Excellent progression opportunities in a high growth environment
Please send your CV using the form on this page, quoting reference 13/17047/7. Confidentiality assured.
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