National Account Manager / Co-Op and Own Label - (12m FTC)

Introducing Valeo Snackfoods, the powerhouse behind some of the nation's favourite snack brands! With an impressive lineup including KETTLE® Chips, Metcalfe’s® popcorn, Foxes, Poppets, Yellow Chips and Barratt classics like Wham!, Fruit Salads, Black Jacks, Refreshers, Sherbet fountain, and Dip Dab, we've got something for everyone's taste buds.

Headquartered in Norwich and Pontefract, our passionate teams of over dedicated 2,000 staff work their magic each day.

Will you be our next addition? We are looking for a National Account Manager on a 12 month fixed term basis, read on for more detail.

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.

We are looking for somebody who has experience with category based selling, P&L au fait and can build an overrider and with a tenacious approach, expect to make a commercial difference in everything they do

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. Manchester, Gateshead and Norwich.

• Ideally degree educated or evidence of strong academics
• Retail experience, Preferable within Co-op and Own Label.
• 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

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!

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