Assist in planning and implementing sales to specific major accounts to retain clients' business and grow those opportunities. This will be accomplished by learning what clients' goals are and helping clients achieve them. Cultivating relationships, identifying opportunities, and demonstrating account management skills are crucial aspects of the work. This is a transitional role, focusing on learning and practicing relationship and account management skills. Full knowledge of the product line and its applications is required.
Job Description
About the Position: We have an exciting opportunity to join the Infant team as National Account Manager looking after JS and ASDA. Reporting to the Commercial Controller, this role offers full ownership of two key accounts, with responsibility for leading customer relationships, delivering the P&L, shaping forecasts, and negotiating and executing the JBP. It’s a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys combining commercial analysis with action, using data and insight to spot opportunities, influence account strategy, and deliver winning plans in store and online. We’re looking for someone who is customer-focused, analytical, and resilient, and who can bring both strong commercial thinking and hands‑on delivery across account and category priorities.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Understanding your Business and Leveraging Financial Concepts: You will work with internal and external resources to identify sales opportunities through data analysis and intellectual curiosity. You will develop financial competence and will be responsible for leading internal forecasting and growing customer specific P&Ls.
* Selling with Impact and Insights: You will work closely with other functional areas to develop- simplify- and sell account specific strategies. You will interpret data and use your creativity to influence through engaging stories that solve your retailer's needs.
* Implementing Commercial Plans: You will move with speed and agility to deliver solution-focused plans with your retailer. You will engage in project management to deliver winning plans in store and online whilst also engaging in negotiations that generate mutually beneficial solutions for you and your customer.
What You’ll Need
* Prior experience in customer relationship management skills are critical, and able to demonstrate the ability and confidence to sell commercial propositions, together with sound negotiation skills
* Consistent track record of problem solving as an owner, taking on entrepreneurial challenges and simplifying the complex
Professional Attributes
* Communication Skills
o At Kraft Heinz you’ll easily be exposed to senior management, no matter your level. Therefore, it’s important you have excellent communication skills, to deal with all kinds of different stakeholders.
* Analytical
o We’re a very data driven company. You know how to translate complex data into a simple solution with your analytical mindset.
* Curiosity, positivity & enthusiasm
o You’re able to bounce back after a disappointment or set back, big or small. And always continue to move onward & upward.
* Drive growth
o Understanding of growth levers and 6Ps
o Marketing, commercial toolkit
o RGM
What We Offer You
* An ambitious employer with an industry-recognised career development pathway
* A meritocratic, pay for performance approach
* A fun, collaborative office culture that celebrates good food and good times with regular events and socials
* An active network of Business Resource Groups, sponsored by leadership, that promote education, celebration, & allyship, helping to create an inclusive work environment
* Flexible and hybrid working approach, including ability to work from abroad
* Family-friendly; market leading parental leave benefits & sponsored nursery scheme
* Employee discount on Heinz products!
Wellbeing
* Private medical cover & Digital GP
* Comprehensive Life Assurance & Group Income Protection
* Exclusive gym discounts & cycle to work scheme
* Premium membership to Calm App
* A variety of amazing sports teams & clubs!
* 3 volunteering days per year (e.g. Soup Kitchen, Magic Breakfast)
As a Disability Confident employer, we are happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments you may need during our screening and interview process.
Location(s)
London - The Shard
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
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