National Account Executive - Foodservice

Posted:
12/5/2024, 9:29:26 PM

Location(s):
London, England, United Kingdom ⋅ England, United Kingdom

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Sales & Account Management

We are the company that brings a smile to children's faces. To children big and small all around the world. And we are doing that already 6 billion times a year. But we are not just making a drink, we are also committed to playing our part in creating a healthier and greener world. We are the best employer for thirsty people, who think in solutions, enjoy shaping a love brand and want to grow with us.

In order to strengthen our Sales team in GB, we are looking for a National Account Executive - Foodservice

Your Tasks 

  • You are responsible for the expansion and further development of Capri-Sun within your allocated Food-service customer base, as well as driving new business within key route to market partners
  • Regional QSR chains, contract catering sites, multi site operators, Pub Groups, Universities, and travel+leisure customers will be your main focus areas for new business growth, along with visits to regional wholesaler depots to engage their sales teams
  • You are the first point of contact for your customer base, lead all negotiations and escalate where necessary
  • Build a stakeholder map and influence the relevant stakeholders at your customers to ensure best in class visibility, promotions, brand activations and listings of the Capri Sun brand
  • You constantly track and analyse markets, competition, customers, pricing, portfolio, placements and promotions to ensure you always have a winning customer plan
  • You course correct if your plan is not working and the financial targets are not being achieved

 

 

Your Profile 

  • A good understanding of the UK food-service sector and the key wholesalers within the channel would be desirable, along with a go-get attitude to win new business 
  • Ownership mentality with customers, delivering results & seeking new opportunities. Business owner outlook. 
  • Ability to prioritise workload and where time is best spent to achieve maximum outputs
  • Emotionally intelligent, understands the importance of strong cross-functional collaboration  
  • Natural problem solver with a hands-on mentality and strong organisational skills 
  • Demonstrates a sense of urgency yet remains calm under pressure.  
  • Resilient & self-motivated to see sales leads and opportunities through to completion and doesn’t take no for an answer

 

 

What you can expect 

  • Personal growth and scope to bring in your own ideas
  • To work for a fantastic global brand in a rapidly growing international beverages company with a start-up mindset
  • Freedom, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Ownership and lots of Fun
  • Hybrid working model with one to two days / week in office in central London
  • Annual Base Salary range - GBP 35,000 to GBP 40,000 depending on experience
  • Additional car allowance and performance based annual bonus
  • Contribution to pension, private medical and other benefits