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Company description:Refresco UKJob description:Join Refresco, the worlds largest independent beverage manufacturer, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our retail partnerships. This is a high-impact commercial leadership opportunity where youll take full ownership of major customer relationships, drive profitable growth, and influence strategy across branded and private-label portfolios. Working with a talented cross-functional team, youll lead key customer initiatives, champion innovation, and help deliver Refrescos ambitious growth plans in a fast-paced, dynamic FMCG environment.
If youre motivated by autonomy, strategic responsibility, and making a visible difference, this is a role where you can truly thrive.Account Controller - RetailPermanentKegworth, Head Office38 hoursReward & BenefitsPrivate healthcare to family levelAnnual bonus and pay reviewsAn enhanced company pension contribution£7,000 car allowanceHybrid workingEarly Friday finish to kick-start your weekend28 days of annual leave plus bank holidaysOption to purchase additional leave, increasing your allowance to 31 days plus bank holidaysLife assurance coveragePersonal healthcare cover, including 24/7 virtual GP access for your familyFree eye-care vouchers and discounted glassesEmployee referral scheme with bonuses for successful referralsGroceryAid support services offering financial, legal, wellbeing and practical guidanceCheers benefits platform providing discounts, free perks, and wellbeing toolsFree onsite parking and discounted productsAbout the roleReporting to the Head of Retail the role is to head up the designated Account/Accounts which involves responsibility for the turnover, volume, management, and coordination of a team of people, ensuring optimum performance, providing customer focus whilst generating sustained and profitable growth, forging stronger business partner relationships.Key Responsibilities of the Account ControllerDeliver board-approved annual volume and EBITDA targets across all managed customers, ensuring accurate forecasting, strong customer relationships, and high service levels.Develop and execute strategic plans to drive profitable growth, including branded, own-label, and NPD initiatives from concept to launch.Lead customer account management, including promotional budget control, SKU profitability, trade marketing, and execution of customer-driven projects.Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Production, Logistics, Technical, and senior leadership to optimise performance, resolve issues, and support long-term planning.Drive operational excellence by managing product changes, reducing write-offs, improving aged debt, and leading internal and Group-wide project teams.Lead, coach, and develop direct reports while supporting the Head of Sales in delivering the retail channel strategy.About youWe would love to hear from you if youre an accomplished National Account Controller or Manager with a proven record in profitable FMCG sales, top-retailer account management, and successful private label NPD delivery. They will excel in communication and influencing, confidently manage challenging conversations, and demonstrate strong project-management skills. Experience across both private label and branded portfolios is essential.Find out more about the Refresco Values here:https://www.refresco.co.uk/uk/about/our-valuesIf you fit this profile and are excited by this opportunity, we would be delighted to hear from you!About Refresco:Refresco is the global independent beverage solutions provider for Global, National and Emerging brands, and retailers with production in Europe, North America, and Australia.Refresco offers an extensive range of product and packaging combinations from juices to carbonated soft drinks and mineral waters in carton, PET, Aseptic PET, cans, and glass.Refresco continuously searches for new and alternative ways to improve the quality of its products and packaging combinations in line with consumer and customer demand, environmental responsibilities, and market demandRefresco is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands and has more than 13,500 employees.
www.refresco.com.Our drinks on every table. That's the Refresco vision. Were a global business and currently produce 12 billion litres of soft drinks from 64 manufacturing plants in 12 countries and were only just getting started.Were the proud owners of six drinks manufacturing sites within the UK.
Our UK business provides a great place to work for over 1,800 employees, who produce private label soft drinks and fruit juices for all the leading retailers.Whether its packed in cartons, bottles or cans, we ensure that our products are made to the highest quality standards. Our products get where they need to be when they need to get there to meet the needs of our high-profile customers.Refresco believes that equal opportunity for allis fundamental to our company's values and all our applicants can expect fairness and transparency in our recruitment process.TPBN1_UKTJ