National Account Manager - 1 year FTC

About Kerry

We’re Kerry Dairy Consumer Foods – a leading name in the food industry with over €370m sales revenue globally. Alongside famous British & Irish brands such as Strings and Things, Pure, Dairygold and Coleraine, we’ also a leading producer of fantastic supermarket private label Butters, Spreads and Margarines.  We’re made up of a team of brilliant people and big ambitions. Our products, many of which are household favorites, are eaten by millions of people every day.

About the role

We are currently looking for a National Account Manager (FTC of 1 year), having a solid experience in the FMCG industry.

The role is based in Staines (we offer a hybrid working model).

What will you be doing?

1) Manage key customer P&L > deliver the Budgeted Plan on volume, Revenue & Margin

2) Work cross functionally to identify and deliver new growth opportunities

3) Be able to plan, develop and deliver JBPs

4) Have experience of Branded products and how to win with them in retailers

5) Be the voice of the customer internally. Lead natural work teams to drive a growth mindset

6) Account admin including loading of promotions, forecasting, dispute management, price changes

8) Role will require travel to customer and Kerry sites (UK & Ireland)

What do you need to be successful?

In Kerry we understand that people have very different career trajectories and experiences. In order to be successful in this role we would be looking for the right competencies and aptitudes as well as your proven track record of success in a similar role and environment.

These include:

1) Degree level or equivalent desirable

2) Strong demonstrable experience of managing and developing 'Mults' customers within the FMCG industry

3) Own Label experience desirable

4) Strong team player

5) Available to commute to Staines

6) Available to travel to customers in the UK/IR

What will you get in return?

At Kerry, we believe in giving talented, curious people the opportunity to make a difference. We work as a team, searching for the best ways to inspire food and nourish life. We are a community of innovators, working across disciplines to solve global food challenges with a fresh approach. We want you to achieve whatever you put your mind to.

Get in touch today!

In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles, and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally. Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic.