National Account Executive

DE; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading coffee and tea company as a National Account Executive in Maidenhead. This hybrid role involves cross-functional collaboration, managing your own P&L, and contributing to the success of key accounts. We're looking for proactive individuals with strong communication skills and a solid understanding of commercial strategies.

Qualifications

• High-energy individuals with a proactive attitude.
• Entrepreneurial spirit is essential.
• Expectations of future geographical mobility.

Responsibilities

• Manage P&L and build relationships with smaller customers.
• Support promotional planning, performance tracking, and invoicing.
• Collaborate with internal teams to plan and execute key activities.

Skills

Teamwork skills

Confident communication

Prioritization ability

Proactive and structured thinking

Commercial awareness and numeracy

Curiosity and willingness to learn

Excel skills

Job description

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

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

Working at JDE means contributing in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where teamwork and success celebration are valued. The role requires someone organized, a strong communicator, detail-oriented, and comfortable with data analysis.

You will work closely with the National Account Manager, National Account Controller, and internal planning teams to plan and execute key activities within your account team, including:

1. Promotional planning from setup and forecasting to tracking and evaluation.
2. Performance tracking of brands based on sales, market share, and competitor data.
3. System setup ensuring products have correct pricing and details.
4. Forecasting demand accurately to ensure proper stock levels.
5. Invoicing and accrual tracking linked to customer agreements and promotional performance.
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 understand effectiveness.
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, sales calls, price and promo management, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

At JDE Peet’s, we value hands-on experience and a proactive attitude. We seek high-energy individuals who think quickly, act decisively, and are eager to venture into new markets and cultures. If you possess entrepreneurial spirit and drive, you will thrive here.

Must haves:

• Teamwork skills
• Confident communication
• Prioritization ability
• Proactive and structured thinking
• Commercial awareness and numeracy
• Curiosity and willingness to learn
• Moderate Excel skills

Future geographical mobility is expected.

Additional Information

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Application Process

If interested, apply to join us. We aim to provide quick feedback, with the recruitment process including an online assessment, interviews, and possibly a pre-employment check.

Our DE&I Commitment

We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. Discrimination based on race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, age, disability, or any other protected trait is not tolerated. We incorporate DE&I principles throughout our employee lifecycle and are happy to provide reasonable adjustments during recruitment if needed.

Company Overview

Who we are?

JDE Peet’s is a leading coffee and tea company founded in 1753, headquartered in the Netherlands, operating in over 100 countries with more than 50 brands including L’OR, Peet’s, Jacobs, and others.

Working at JDE Peet’s

We are united by our passion for coffee and tea, fostering a culture of opportunity, innovation, and growth. We support our employees’ development through various learning programs. We believe in the power of a simple act—sharing a cup of coffee or tea—to inspire greatness.

Unleash your potential—apply now and brew success!