National Account Manager - Spar

Location

Remote | Canada

Job description

National Account Manager (known internally as Business Account Manager) - Spar

Home-based with 2 days per week in Slough HQ

Company Overview

KP Snacks is proud to be part of the Intersnack Group. With an annual turnover of more than €3 billion, the Intersnack Group has grown and flourished to become a market leader in savoury snacks, present in over 30 countries across Europe, Australia, New Zealand and beyond, employing more than 14,000 employees and 44 factories globally (33 in Europe, 3 in Australia, 3 in New Zealand, 2 in India and 3 in Vietnam).

In the UK KP Snacks consists of c2,300 colleagues across our seven factory locations and Slough HQ. We make great tasting snack brands such as Hula Hoops, McCoy’s, Pombear, KP Nuts, Butterkist popcorn, Tyrrells and popchips.

Salary:  Negotiable (dependent on experience)

Some of the benefits you can expect to receive:

· Car allowance

· Bonus scheme (with an excellent track record of over-achiievement)

· Medicash Health cash plan and Private Healthcare

· KP Pension Plan – matching contribution stakeholder pension plan (up to 7% of salary) which also includes life assurance and income protection

· 25 days holiday

. 5-year service additional holiday

· Annual salary review

· MyGym Discounts

· Cancer Care

· Holiday Buy (buy up to an additional 5 days holiday per year)

· Digital GP and Best Doctors (2nd medical opinion)

· Access to KP4ME - online benefits, discounts, prizes, competitions and information platform with access to mental, physical and financial wellbeing information and tools

This role will report into the Sales Controller and will be a key role within the team. You will have full P&L responsibility and be working closely with the marketing and other cross-functional, teams.

Core responsibilities for the National Account Manager - Spar:

This role will report into the Sales controller and is a key role within the broader sales function, specifically within Symbols and convenience. With full relationship & P&L responsibility for the total Spar account – Head office and 4 RDC's, plus end user connections. You will be working closely with other cross functional teams (Factories, finance, marketing, category, activation etc) to drive and develop the KP business and portfolio across the Spar network.

Some of your day to day responsibilities will include:

• Full responsibility for KP Crisps, snacks, Nuts and Popcorn range across Spar and end user contracts
• Developing and owning the multi customer relationships and day to day operational management
• Owner of the annual JBP - Building, negotiating and management of, including working with your finance partner to manage terms investment and invoicing – covering National and Local agreements
• Use the National plan for promo guidelines to implement with Spar – where relevant for the customer and the P&L cost structure of the account
• Utilise category data and resource to unlock range / display opportunities and manage risk
• Work closely with Shopper activation to manage investment into specific campaigns throughout the year – ensuring strong execution and ROI
• SKU level forecasting and invoicing sign off for promotions
• Ensure attention to detail, positive intent and can-do attitude at all times
• A creative and solution focused mindset

We aim to foster a diverse family-like culture where everyone can be themselves and feel a sense of belonging. The I&D program focuses on Culture, Leadership, Recruitment, and Equitable Progression. We operate an inclusive recruitment process to attract diverse talent and educate hiring managers on bias. Additionally, we run a comprehensive program addressing various diversity topics to promote an inclusive workplace. Join KP Snacks to be a part of a diverse and inclusive team that values individuality and promotes growth.

We wholeheartedly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position. We are totally committed to creating a workplace where not one person feels they do not belong. Please just let us know if there is anything we can do to make the process more easily accessible for you or if you have any special requirements.

Whichever method you are using to apply, please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates the relevant skills we are looking for, with clear evidence to support.

Essential skills and experience:

• Previous Food/FMCG sales/account management experience at a senior level
• Experience developing strategic plans
• Knowledge of NPD and promotional activities
• Excellent negotiating and presenting skills
• First-class communication skills

Hear our colleague, Harry, talking about his experience of a career in Sales with KP Snacks

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