National Account Manager

Company Description

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, read on for more detail.

Job Description

The aim of this role is to grow, profitably, your customer base in the Impulse channel. The National Account Manager will be responsible for a wide portfolio of confectionery brands and products.

You will have a strong focus on project management, as well as P&L and budget responsibilities. The National Account Manager will have a clear focus on the quality and quantity of distribution and activation of our brands. Collaborating closely with internal teams (Marketing, NPD, ROB, Planning & Category), you will help develop and execute the required pack format and range strategies to drive faster growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for a keen negotiator to deliver sustainable growth whilst providing the best possible customer service.

This role is home-based but with regular travel and weekly travel to our main sites for team meetings. 

Qualifications

• Degree-educated (preferred) or evidence of strong academics
• Experience within the Impulse channel (preferred), within an FMCG environment
• P&L management, forecasting skills
• Top-notch interpersonal skills
• Full UK driving licence required

Additional Information

What we offer you in return

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Option to buy more holiday – up to 5 days
• Car allowance
• Matched pension scheme
• Death in service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Canteen, free parking, retailer discount platform, staff shop
• And plenty more!