Nisa has promoted Andrew Rutter to head of key accounts.
With over 25 years of experience in the independent retail and wholesale sector, Andrew brings a “wealth of expertise to this pivotal position”, said Nisa.
He has been an integral part of Nisa since 2012, initially joining Nisa-Today’s as head of retail development.
In his most recent role as regional manager for the South, Rutter led a team of retail development managers, providing support for over 700 independent Nisa stores across the region.
Rutter’s extensive background also includes a variety of roles at AF Blakemore & Son.
He will now oversee the strategic management of key accounts within Nisa’s portfolio. His responsibilities will include fostering strong relationships with key partners, enhancing service delivery, and defining a five-year sales strategy aimed at driving profitable growth and retailer loyalty.
Rutter’s role will also ensure that the full range of Nisa and Co-op propositions is effectively deployed within customers’ estates, delivering maximum benefit for both partners and Nisa.
Commenting on his new position, Andrew Rutter said: ”I am thrilled to take on this exciting new role at Nisa and to work more closely with our key accounts to ensure we are delivering a best-in-class service. Over the years, I’ve seen first-hand how strong partnerships can drive success, and I’m eager to build on these relationships to achieve even greater results. Nisa has a fantastic team, and I’m looking forward to working collaboratively to deliver growth and innovation for our partners and Nisa.”
Katie Secretan Nisa’s director of Sales & Retail, welcomed Andrew’s appointment: “Andrew’s extensive experience, deep understanding of the independent retail sector, and passion for delivering excellence make him the ideal candidate for this critical role. His leadership will be instrumental in strengthening relationships with our key accounts, driving forward our sales strategy, and ensuring that our partners continue to thrive in an ever-challenging market. I have every confidence that Andrew will make a significant impact in this new position, and I look forward to working with him to deliver our ambitious plans.”
The appointment aims to strengthen Nisa’s sales and retail leadership team, which this year has welcomed Taranjit Singh Dhillon as head of retail, Ian King as head of business development, and saw the promotion of Joy McAleese to head of wholesale.
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