Overview
National Account Executive – 1 year fixed term contract at Cereal Partners Worldwide (Nestlé & General Mills). Location: Welwyn Garden City (Hybrid working: approx. 1-2 flexible days a week in office). Salary etc. are attractive with potential bonus and benefits.
Championing diversity and inclusion is important to us; we embrace different perspectives and support equality of opportunity through hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
Position Snapshot
Business Area: Nestlé Cereal Partners
National Account Executive - 1 year fixed term contract
Location: Welwyn Garden City (Hybrid working: approx. 1-2 flexible days a week in our office)
Attractive Salary + potential bonus + 12 flexible days in addition to holiday entitlement + other fantastic benefits
Key responsibilities
* Own and agree the customer baselines with Sales Analyst at the required customer/EAN level as a base for building the plan
* Own and develop promotional plan to include revenue, trade spend and promotion activation details including timing, mechanics and estimated amount sold on deal (uplift &/or total)
* Where relevant develop and continuously improve customer investments plans with a pay for performance mind set
* Support the timely and accurate external execution of Customer Plans with the Customer Business Team, providing excellent communication to Customers, completing all required internal and external documentation and alignment to ensure perfect execution of customer plans
* Work with the Category and Marketing teams to facilitate best in class category strategies and activation. Shape best in class selling stories, in-market activation, and performance
* Request completion of relevant customer admin with the Sales Admin Team in a timely and right first-time manner through the Sales Admin Portal (Samples, New Line Forms, Artwork, Purchase Orders)
* Support with the timely preparation and input into all relevant internal planning processes (weekly, monthly and quarterly). Utilise multiple data sets to create guidance to build understanding of external performance dynamics
* Complete promotional pre- and post-evaluation (to include commentary and proof of execution) and optimisation in conjunction with SRM throughout the year to drive ROI and as an input into QIR
* Support with the management of trade spend actuals, attendance at trade spend review, and supporting your SFE with accrual management and changes
* In Market Execution - Timely communication with field ops where relevant to enable field teams at the point of purchase. Selling stories, briefs etc.
What Will Make You Successful
To be successful, you will ideally already have some fantastic commercial experience within the FMCG sector. You will work as part of a fast-moving team managing customer plans where accuracy and attention to detail are key to ensure a right first-time result. You will be motivated to be part of a team, build great relationships within the team and with stakeholders, be open to continuous improvement, and be the best. You will also:
* Be proficient in Excel and comfortable using other Microsoft Office programs
* Make good use of insightful information and be naturally analytical
* Demonstrate a solid understanding of commercial and financial situations
* Forecasting, sales and negotiation experiences would be beneficial
* Be comfortable when working collaboratively and cross functionally
* Be organised and adept at planning and prioritising workloads
* Be naturally curious and able to take initiative to solve problems and overcome barriers
What You Need To Know
Great benefits from a large Nestlé organisation, including a competitive salary and benefits package, bonus scheme, flexible working, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus flex leave, pension scheme, and a focus on personal development and growth.
Job advert posting date 27/10/2025
Job advert closing date 10/11/2025
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If accommodations are needed to participate in the application process, please let us know. We are committed to diversity and inclusion.
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Industries: Food and Beverage Services
Location
Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom
London, England, United Kingdom and other locations listed are for reference in job postings and may not reflect current openings.
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