About this role
Then Just Eat Takeaway.com might be the place for you. We're a leading global online food delivery platform, and our vision is to empower everyday convenience. Whether it's a Friday-night feast, a post-gym poke bowl, or grabbing some groceries, our tech platform connects tens of millions of customers with hundreds of thousands of restaurant, grocery and convenience partners across the globe.
The Strategic Accounts team has successfully grown over the past 18 months to become a vital component of our strategic objectives within the UK. In the last few years, the food delivery industry has experienced unprecedented growth and transformation, and Just Eat has evolved at pace to meet redefined parameters, changing customer purchase behaviours, and the emergence of new industry players. We are looking for an experienced strategic account executive to join the team and play a pivotal role in the McDonald's partnership.
Key Responsibilities
- Instrumental in the overall support and management of the McDonald's partnership in the UK, contributing to high‑level commercial planning, reporting and executing complex, impactful initiatives.
- Play an integral role in the onboarding process for new restaurants, new zones & opening hours – ensuring that they are optimised for success.
- Assist in designing, forecasting and implementing innovative growth plans to drive commercial output to customers.
- Drive restaurant partner performance and engagement through data analysis to maximise performance and revenue on the platform.
- Transform complex data into compelling narratives, identifying opportunities and diagnosing challenges to drive informed strategic decisions.
- Support the preparation and lead impactful Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and strategic sessions, translating insights into actionable recommendations and securing buy‑in from senior stakeholders including weekly trade reporting.
- Build and maintain strong and long‑lasting relationships with McDonald's stakeholders at a head office level & franchisees to drive commercial and operational performance & strategy.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in key account management and business development.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to dissect complex data, draw insightful conclusions, and translate findings into actionable strategies.
- Excellent relationship management skills, influencing partners to achieve mutual growth opportunities.
- Strong understanding of operational levers, coupled with excellent project management skills to prioritise and manage multiple initiatives effectively.
- A proactive, self‑starter mindset with a track record of delivering results.
- A genuine enthusiasm for the food and hospitality industry, combined with an interest in technology and its role in driving commercial success.
- Results‑oriented with a track record of achieving targets.
Benefits
- Team Vibes! Thrive in a collaborative culture where your ideas matter.
- Career Growth! A clear path & exciting opportunities to level up your future.
- Tasty Perk! Enjoy an £81 monthly takeaway spend allowance – treat yourself!
- More Time Off! 25 days holiday + birthday leave & bank holidays (Buy/sell up to 5 extra days!).
- Loyalty Pays! Get bonus holidays or cash rewards after 5 & 10 years of service.
- Family First! Up to 52 weeks maternity/adoption leave & 6 weeks paternity leave.
- Premium Benefits! Private medical & dental insurance, pension contributions & life assurance (4x salary!).
- We've Got You! Full sick pay, volunteering leave & well‑being support programs.
- Perks Galore! Free eye tests, top brand discounts & cycle‑to‑work scheme.
- Diversity & Inclusion! Mentorship, wellness programmes & global career opportunities.
- Keep Learning! Access world‑class training resources to power your success.
