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.
Job Description
We’re on an exciting journey to grow and strengthen our relationships with retailers, putting customer centricity at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we’re looking for a Senior National Account Manager (Senior NAM) to play a key role in driving our commercial success. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of strategic retail partnerships, influence category growth, and help shape the future of our brands.
In this role, you’ll be a true business partner to our key grocery customers, leading negotiations, managing complex relationships, and identifying new opportunities for growth. You’ll take full ownership of P&L, develop and implement long-term customer plans, and work cross-functionally to bring commercial strategies to life. Collaboration is key—you’ll be working closely with internal teams across sales, marketing, category, and supply chain to ensure we’re delivering the best for our customers and consumers alike.
As a senior member of the team, you’ll also play a role in mentoring and supporting junior colleagues, sharing your knowledge and experience to drive high performance across the business.
Mobility is essential, as regular travel to meet customers, visit stores, and stay close to market trends will be a crucial part of your role. Seeing the real-world impact of your work is one of the most rewarding aspects of this position, offering the chance to build strong, lasting relationships across the industry.
Qualifications
We’re looking for a commercially driven, strategic thinker with strong negotiation skills and a proven track record in FMCG account management. Experience working with grocery retailers is essential, and a background in both branded and private label would be highly beneficial. If you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and are ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.
This is your chance to be part of a forward-thinking, ambitious business where your contributions will make a real impact. If you're ready to take on a leadership role and work with great people to drive real commercial success, apply today!
Additional Information
What we offer you in return
- Matched pension scheme
- Death in service
- Cycle to work scheme
- Canteen
- Retailer discount platform
- Staff discount
- And plenty more!
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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.
