The Role
Reporting to the Customer Controller – Sainsbury’s and Customer Controller – Hot Eat Desserts, this Customer Executive role offers a fantastic opportunity to build your career within a high-performing and passionate commercial team.
You will be responsible for managing and supporting the day-to-day trading relationships with Sainsbury’s and other customers, including:
1. Supporting the delivery of CPI’s, annual terms, promotional planning and execution
2. Conducting forecasting and analysis to strengthen P&Ls
3. Collaborating across functions such as Category, NPD, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Commercial Finance
4. Assisting with new product launches, in-store activities, and joint business planning
5. Building and maintaining strong internal and external relationships to provide excellent customer service
6. Managing a diverse portfolio including Grocery, Chilled, Frozen, and Hot Eat Desserts
7. Potentially taking P&L ownership for smaller categories or customers
This role is suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building relationships, and is eager to take ownership and grow.
What We’re Looking For:
* A degree-educated candidate (preferred)
* Experience in sales within UK Grocery retail, with Sainsbury’s experience being a plus
* Experience managing both branded and own-label product portfolios
* Strong commercial and analytical skills, with keen attention to detail
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
* Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
* A proactive, curious, and collaborative mindset, not afraid to trial, test, and learn
What We Can Offer:
* Competitive salary/rate of pay
* 25 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays
* Option to purchase additional leave
* A day off to support charity partners
* Flexible working options
* Pension scheme
* Medical benefits
* Access to a discount HUB from various suppliers and retailers
About The Hain Celestial Group
Hain Celestial is a leading health and wellness company dedicated to inspiring healthier living through better-for-you brands. Headquartered in Hoboken, NJ, it operates in over 75 countries, with popular brands like Garden Veggie snacks, Terra chips, Ella’s Kitchen, and more.
Hain Celestial UK is one of the UK’s top food companies, creating natural food and drink products, including private label offerings for retail partners, employing around 1,200 staff across various roles.
Our Values
* Own It – Empowered and accountable
* Win Together – Collaborate for success
* Foster Inclusion – Respect and value everyone
* Be Curious – Embrace growth and insights
Our Purpose: To inspire healthier living through better-for-you brands.
Our Mission: To build purpose-driven brands that make healthy living accessible, empowered by our people and partners.
If you require reasonable adjustments during recruitment, please let us know. If you’re excited to join Hain and contribute your energy, we look forward to hearing from you!
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