Quorn Foods are delighted to be recruiting for a National Account Manager to join our UK Retail Sales function. What you'll be responsible for: We are now looking to recruit a grocery focused National Account Manager to join our UK Retail team on a fixed term contract basis to cover maternity leave. Working closely with cross-functional teams such as Category, Insights, Marketing & Product, you will be solely responsible for driving and delivering budgeted sales, spend and profit measures for a portfolio of our key grocery customers within the UK retail market. Developing an effective strategy which delivers against both business and customer KPI's, you will be recognised as the undisputed expert across our commercial operations. The position will be based from our Leeds office circa 2-3 days per week along with the opportunity to work flexibly/remotely when required. What experience you'll need to have: - Initial background in a commercial role within the FMCG industry, along with P&L management exposure - Excellent commercial business acumen with a working knowledge of managing UK grocery retail customers, managing JBP's and understanding industry data - Passion for all things food and becoming a real custodian for the Quorn & Cauldron brands - High self-sufficiency and motivation to drive success in a competitive category - Excellent negotiation, presentation and communication skills - A passion for healthy, sustainable products which are better for our consumers and the planet – you don’t have to be a vegetarian to work for Quorn! The recruitment process: Every applicant will receive a response, whether successful or not. We aim to reply to everyone as quickly as possible, though at busy times this may take a little longer. For transparency, if you are shortlisted, the recruitment process will look like this: 1st Stage - 45-60 minute Microsoft Teams introductory call with our Head of Retail Sales & Resourcing Partner 2nd Stage - in-person interview and task with key stakeholders from our team If you have any questions regarding any of the above or the application process, please feel free to reach out to our Resourcing Partner Jacob Senior. What you'll get in return: - A Competitive Salary - Car Allowance (plus access to an excellent green car lease scheme) - Enrolment into our Company Bonus Scheme - 25 days annual leave bank holidays (plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year!) - Matched pension scheme & life assurance cover - Employee Assistance Programmes (we're a GroceryAid sponsor and run a range of annual initiatives to support colleague wellbeing) - Access to other wellbeing schemes – discounted gym memberships, Digital GP services, eye tests, mortgage advice, and salary finance - Free Quorn products on-site to take home and share with your friends and family! To apply for this vacancy, please apply below. We look forward to receiving your application. About Us Delicious food shouldn’t cost the earth. At Quorn, we know there is a sustainable way to enjoy great-tasting food. Quorn is a global company led by a clear purpose: to supply healthy food for people and the planet, with an ambition to become a net positive business by 2030 - making a positive impact on people, the planet, and food systems overall. We create delicious products that are great for you and your family, as well as for the planet and future generations. Our collective differences make Quorn special. As pioneers of meat-free food, we embrace a different path that sets us apart. Our four core values define who we are: Stronger Together, Make Lives Better, Think Big & Act With Courage, and Strive To Be The Best. We are committed to promoting diversity across our workforce and dedicated to attracting and developing talent through an inclusive culture. Your background, experiences, and ideas are all valued here - it’s our differences that make us Stronger Together. All suitably qualified applicants will be considered regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, religion, or age. Recruitment Agencies Please note that we manage our recruitment directly and will not engage with any agencies on this or any other vacancies. On the occasion that we do require external support, we will engage our preferred suppliers who have an excellent prior track record in supporting the business when needed. We do not accept speculative CV's and any communication from non-PSL agencies will be ignored and forwarded to our Resourcing Partner.