Company Description
At Valeo Foods UK, we're the creative force behind an array of beloved brands spanning indulgence, innovation, and tradition. From the iconic crunch of Kettle Crisps to the pure sweetness of Rowse Honey, and the rich heritage of Matthew Walker puddings, our portfolio reflects our commitment to quality and diversity.
But that's not all – our family of brands extends further, encompassing an exciting array of products and experiences. Whether it's the Wild West flavours of New World Foods, the nostalgic joy of Barratt sweets, or the timeless appeal of Metcalfe Popcorn, each brand carries its own unique story, flavour, and charm. Join us on a journey where passion meets flavour, crafting experiences that bring people together and delight taste buds.
Will you be our next addition? We are looking for a National Account Manager, read on for more detail.
Job Description
This role is for someone already operating at National Account Manager level who is hungry for their next opportunity. We are looking for people with strong High Street Discounter background and or retail experience.
The primary objective of this position is to effectively expand the customer base within the channel while ensuring profitability. As the National Account Manager, you will oversee a diverse portfolio of brands and products.
Key responsibilities include proficient project management, along with managing P&L and budgetary responsibilities. Emphasis will be placed on enhancing the distribution and activation of our brands in terms of both quality and quantity. You'll collaborate closely with internal teams (Marketing, NPD, ROB, Planning & Category) to devise and implement strategies for packaging formats and product ranges aimed at accelerating growth.
This role presents an exceptional opportunity for a skilled negotiator to drive sustainable growth while delivering exceptional customer service.
While this position is home-based, it requires regular UK-wide travel to see customers and also weekly visits to our main sites for team meetings.
Qualifications
- Ideally degree educated or evidence of strong academics
- High Street Discounter background and or retail experience.
- 3+ years' experience within the Grocery channel
- Experience working within an FMCG environment
- P&L Management
- Ability to negotiate & agree terms and secure incremental activity
- Excellent forecasting skills
- Prepared to travel UK wide for customer and Head Office meetings
Additional Information
What we offer you in return
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- Option to buy more holiday – up to 5 days
- Car allowance
- Hybrid working
- Matched pension scheme
- Death in service
- Cycle to work scheme
- Canteen, free parking, retailer discount platform, staff shop
- And plenty more!
What We Do
We are a leading producer and innovator of high quality, category-defining branded food products that have a proud history that dates back to 1845.
At Valeo Foods, we are passionate about food and our portfolio of over 20 iconic food brands, which includes Jacobs, Batchelors, Kettle, Rowse Honey, Balconi, Schluckwerder, are tried and trusted by consumers across Ireland, UK and Europe for their quality, wholesomeness, nutrition and fun.
We are a diverse business that combines food production, brand development and innovation, distribution and sales. We are Ireland’s largest ambient food supplier to the grocery trade, a major supplier to the food service market through Valeo Professional, and an increasingly prominent supplier to the UK market and a range of European Markets now.
We are focused on the continued development of our excellent portfolio of category defining food brands as we look to expand our footprint across Ireland, UK, Europe and beyond with our latest acquisition in North America. We are committed to delivering quality food products through continued innovation and excellence in manufacturing. This commitment ensures that our brands retain a market leading position in each of their respective categories.
We continue to recruit people with the best skills and expertise across a range of areas including manufacturing, food science, research and development, nutrition, distribution, sales, operations, marketing, human resources and finance, and aspire to be a best in class employer, focused on developing and empowering our people.
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