National Account Executive

Jdeprofessional; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic opportunity awaits as a National Account Executive at a leading coffee and tea company. This role emphasizes collaboration across various teams and managing key promotional activities while developing strong commercial skills. Those with strong communication abilities and a proactive mindset will thrive in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Proactive, structured thinking with commercial awareness.
• Moderate Excel skills and curiosity to learn.

Responsibilities

• Promotional planning from setup to evaluation.
• Performance tracking, analyzing sales and market share.
• Managing P&L and building customer relationships.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Commercial awareness

Numeracy skills

Proactive thinking

Structured thinking

Curiosity

Excel skills

Job description

This role offers an opportunity to develop your commercial skills through diverse cross-functional interactions, including taking responsibility for your own P&L.

Reporting to the National Account Controller, the National Account Executive collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, such as the JDE account and sales teams, Commercial Finance, Marketing, Demand Planning, and retailer buying teams, to design and implement growth strategies. The position is hybrid, based in Maidenhead (3 days a week), with travel to customer sites and internal events as needed.

At JDE, you'll work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that values teamwork, celebrates successes, and supports each other. The role requires excellent organization, strong communication skills, attention to detail, and comfort with data analysis.

Working closely with the National Account Manager, National Account Controller, and planning functions, you will be responsible for planning and executing key activities within your account team, including:

1. Promotional planning from setup and forecasting to tracking and evaluation to inform future strategies.
2. Performance tracking, analyzing sales, market share, and competitor data to assess brand performance.
3. System setup to ensure accurate product and pricing data across all platforms.
4. Forecasting demand accurately to ensure appropriate stock levels at retail partners.
5. Managing invoicing and accruals, linking customer agreements and promotional performance to ensure proper funding.
6. Managing P&L and external relationships with smaller customers to build confidence and understand internal systems.
7. Customer shopper activation management to maximize impact and gather insights on effectiveness and best practices.
8. Supporting growth projects such as online optimization, convenience execution, and sales activation.
9. Providing wider support to the National Account team, including new product setup, weekly sales calls, price and promo management, and cross-functional collaboration for seamless processes.

Qualifications

Working at JDE Peet’s is hands-on, offering a chance to make a tangible impact. We are a fast-paced, ambitious company. We seek energetic individuals who think quickly, act decisively, and are open to exploring new cultures and territories. If you possess an entrepreneurial spirit and a drive to succeed, you will thrive here.

Must haves:

• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Proactive, structured thinking
• Commercial awareness and numeracy skills
• Curious mindset and eagerness to learn
• Moderate Excel skills

Willingness to relocate in the future.

Additional Information

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Application Process

If interested, apply now. We aim to provide quick feedback. The recruitment process includes an online assessment, interviews, and possibly a pre-employment check.

Our DE&I Commitment

At JDE Peet’s, we strive for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We do not tolerate discrimination based on race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, age, disability, or any other protected trait. We incorporate DE&I principles throughout our employee lifecycle and welcome reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

Company Overview

Who we are?

JDE Peet’s is the world’s leading coffee and tea company, founded in 1753 and headquartered in the Netherlands. We operate in over 100 countries with a portfolio of more than 50 brands, including L’OR, Peet’s, Jacobs, Senseo, Tassimo, Douwe Egberts, OldTown, Super, Pickwick, and Moccona.

Our culture

We are driven by the passion and potential of coffee and tea. We value initiative, innovation, and action, supporting our employees’ growth through various development programs. We believe in the power of a good cup of coffee or tea to bring people together and inspire greatness.

Join us and unleash your potential!