Business Manager
We are looking for a Business Manager!
Would you like the opportunity to join a dedicated team of individuals to drive our vision of being the UK’s leading supplier of sustainable roots, potatoes, and organic farming to provide healthy food to more people and support a healthier planet?
Based at either our Sutton Bridge or Isleham sites, with a requirement of regular travel, we are looking for an enthusiastic team player who can exceed in their duties to help us retain our position as a leading fresh produce supplier in the UK.
You will join us on a fulltime, permanent contract.
The shift pattern will be Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. The hours of work are Monday to Friday.
Responsibility
The Job Role
As a Business Manager you will be responsible for building effective external and internal business relationships, whilst exceeding sales and margin targets for Burgess Farms, creating and implementing annual account plans for your customers and shaping the commercial strategy. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast paced, growth focused environment and wants to make a meaningful impact.
Key responsibilities include:
Fully responsible for the management of specific accounts and support Burgess Farms in the targeting and acquisition of new accounts as directed.- Develop divisional account plans for all customers whilst working collaboratively with other divisions
- Meet regularly with all relevant buyers to present new product ideas and review Joint Business Plans.
- JBP negotiations
- Lead NPD process including product development, costings, demonstrations, market research to support NPD.
- Support technical teams at all meetings to ensure all stakeholders are aligned to requests of the business.
- Working with Head of Procurement, develop plans to maximise the value of the crop of the business
- Weekly forecast analysis and amendments for all accounts – working with Planning and Procurement as required.
- Working with supply chain and procurement to ensure you are fully aware of stock levels for all accounts and proactively work with customers on solutions.
- Working with the finance team to fully review and take action on accounts or products that need to be margin enhanced or detail the strategic reason for the pricing.
- Proactively develop strong relationships with key functions across the Group.
What we are looking for
Required
- Proven experience in category and account management
- Proven time management skills: Accustomed to working with and meeting time critical deadlines
- Forecasting experience
- High level of computer literacy
- MS Office
- Strong communication skills both verbally and written
Desirable
- NPD project management experience
- Experience of the fresh produce industry
- Level 5 Diploma in Sales and Account Management
- Degree educated
- Experience of customer and market reporting tools such as Circana, Dunnhumby, Beets or NIQ
- Experience with Dynamics NAV
What we can offer you
- Competitive salary and other benefits
- Car allownce
- Annual Management Bonus
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Cash Healthcare Plan
- Life insurance of 2 x your salary
- Health and financial advice through an employee assistance programme (24/7 GP and counselling assistance!)
- Long service awards
- Be part of a fast-growing farming and food business with strong environmental and social values
- Opportunities for professional development