National Account Manager - On Premise

Don’t settle for ordinary – we welcome those on the hunt for more! At Lion, we believe that life is short and working in Sales just feels different when your product sits at the heart of human connection and good times. So put a spark back in your day, working with customers who are happy to see you and outstanding brands like Speight's, Smirnoff & Steinlager!

We are currently recruiting for a National Account Manager - On Premise to join our dynamic sales team. Based in Auckland, this role reports directly into our National Business Manager and is a critical sales role within our business.  If you have a vibrant, agile and can-do approach to working in a versatile role, this is the role for you.
 

A day in the life…
•    Nurture productive, mutually beneficial business relationships with customers whilst clearly defining and executing our customer strategy
•    Execute our contractual agreements and compliance checking through reporting & reviewing your customers performance.
•    Track performance and achievement of all key sales metrics
•    Role model quality conversations with customers to determine improvement opportunities using Category and consumer insights
•    Leverage Trading terms, Category Growth and promotional plans to deliver optimum business outcomes
•    Lead and facilitate the planning process, activity closeouts and customer contribution for banner.  Develop plans that deliver against key financial objectives

What you will need from day one…

Of course, you will have the technical and leadership skills but, as importantly, you are COURAGEOUS, CURIOUS and have the CONVICTION that we can win in the on premise. You have proven experience in innovation and execution of a strategic vision, along with a growth mindset and willingness to challenge the status quo. Your ability to influence and confidence in dealing with senior stakeholders, internally & externally, will be key to your success.
 
Strong commercial understanding and awareness along with a high level of financial acumen will set you up for success in this role along with thought leadership and an understanding of the strategic narrative which our team can achieve.
 
This is an outstanding opportunity to make your mark in a dynamic and innovative sales role.
 
On Offer
•    Flexible working arrangements
•    Excellent career opportunities
•    Internal and external training opportunities
•    Complete autonomy to take ownership of your role
•    Supportive leadership who will give you the tools you need to thrive
•    Step into an innovative, exciting and dynamic beverage landscape
•    Join a market leader in liquor in Australia and New Zealand

Our Sales team is driven to put our brands at the heart of every adult social occasion. Here you’ll enjoy a vibrant team culture, challenger mindset, and commitment to excellence, which has placed us at the forefront of the industry. We don't just offer a job; we offer growth and development ‘on tap’ where you can unleash your potential and be part of something extraordinary!