National Account Executive – Food Service

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National Account Executive acquiring and growing Food Service accounts for AG Barr, the UK drinks producer behind IRN-BRU and Rubicon. Managing joint plans, forecasts, budgets and promotions.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible and accountable for new customer acquisition and development of the existing business portfolio within Food Service Groups.
  • Retain full responsibility for customers within the assigned sector.
  • Target and onboard new customers.
  • Execute company and business unit strategic priorities within agreed budgets.
  • Manage accounts within nominated sectors and achieve agreed KPIs, including new business, IR, contribution, NPD, distribution, promotional loading and management.
  • Develop, agree and deliver joint business plans with key customers.
  • Work with the wider account team and Demand Planning on forecasts and availability KPIs.
  • Agree, manage and adhere to authorised CI budgets and trading terms.
  • Create, execute and ensure compliance with customer promotional activity.
  • Develop and share business insights using IRI, Kantar and category data.
  • Build relationships with key customers and internal business contacts.
  • Establish communication and processes with NAEs, NAMs, Head of On Trade and BUD to support clear business decisions.
  • Communicate externally with customers regarding decisions affecting their business.

Requirements:

  • Business-related degree or equivalent experience.
  • Experience within an FMCG company, ideally with exposure to marketing, sales promotion, and P&L management.
  • Experience managing key accounts, particularly within the FMCG sector, with a focus on head office account management and customer relationship development.
  • Highly motivated to succeed.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset.
  • Good IT skills (Google Suite, Excel, PowerPoint & Word).
  • Able to learn new packages (Trinamix, IRI/Kantar, CGA).
  • High level of numeracy and good attention to detail.
  • Highly organised and a self-starter.
  • Good communicator (especially remotely).
  • An understanding of selling techniques.
  • Knowledge of the On Trade Industry; familiar with Route to Markets, Indirect & Direct Customers.

Benefits:

  • Up to 34 days holiday (depending on shift pattern)
  • Flexible holiday trading
  • Living Wage Employer
  • Healthcare Cash Plan
  • Peppy Health
  • Flexible benefits e.g. discounts & cashback, gym memberships, technology purchases etc
  • Life assurance
  • Save as you earn scheme
  • Staff sales discount
  • Free AG Barr products throughout your working day
  • Pension
  • Annual salary review
  • Ongoing professional development
  • Company car provided