Job Description

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So, what will I be doing?

At Yeo Valley, we're passionate about nurturing and nourishing people and the planet by making great food the right way, forever.



We are currently looking for 2 National Account Executives to join our Commercial team on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract:



1 x National Account Executive (Out of Home and Independent Convenience)



1 x National Account Executive (Retail)



In this role, you will support the Sales team to manage growth opportunities and existing customer portfolios. You will be responsible for commercial and administrative support (internally and externally) to facilitate the deliverance of the Yeo Valley strategic plan, and to provide a key point of contact to the customer(s) across buying, technical, product development and supply chain as required. In time, there is potential to take on additional Account Management responsibilities for specific product portfolios. You will work closely with the Senior National Account Manager to deliver objectives aligned to the overall Yeo Valley aims.

Your responsibilities will include:

Support on tasks on Customer Account Management, being proactive in ensuring that all customers get a right first time service when it comes to all administrative parts of the role, and that this is always completed in good time Monitor/identify market trends and make recommendation based upon key insights Positively raise the profile of the Yeo Valley business within the customer through establishing and maintaining a strong set of relationships with key external stakeholders Communicate key messages to the wider business in a professional and timely manor Provide promotional ROI analysis and make suggestions for refinement of the promotional plan in both customers Provide administrative support in event planning including promotions, trade shows, new launches, de-lists and distribution changes for all products supplied to the customer base Where appropriate liaise with the Yeo Valley Artwork team and help to ensure that key deadlines are met within the launch critical path Project Manage bespoke projects across the wider business function with defined objectives to be achieved with your customer/s.
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Sounds interesting, what do I need?

Essential:

Strong interpersonal skills Good Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint knowledge Diligent in compiling and maintaining reports, responses and paperwork and the ability to assimilate product knowledge / new concepts quickly Ability to effectively monitor category performance against plan and communicate accordingly Demonstrates strong analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills Proven ability to effectively communicate cross functionally within company and the customer Able to work to tight or challenging deadlines Self-motivated and adaptable; able to juggle multiple priorities Numeracy, literacy and presentation skills

Desirable:

Previously held a position that had some degree of customer contact Previous experience of the food industry (ideally chilled/Frozen)
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Why should I join the family?

We're independent, British and proud to be making the highest quality yogurts, desserts and ice cream under the Yeo Valley brand and for many of the UK's major retailers. Operating from four dairies and two logistics centres in Somerset and Devon, we employ over 1700 staff and produce more than 25% of the UK's packaged yogurt.



We're sure you don't need convincing, but there's a whole host of benefits that we offer including:


25 days + bank holidays non-contributory pension scheme annual bonus (as part of the Employee Benefit Trust, based on company performance for the year) life cover healthcare cash back plan cycle to work scheme subsidised Yeo Valley products and services preferential rates with our partners learning and development opportunities; we're committed to ensuring all of our employees have the chance to grow

Our closing dates are a guide for when the application window should close, although we may close the advert sooner if we can.

So, we recommend you get your application in straight away - and don't miss the opportunity to join us!

Unfortunately, we're not able to provide employment sponsorship to candidates at this moment in time.



Please note that Yeo Valley do not accept speculative agency applications; we will

only

accept applications from preferred suppliers that have been submitted to us via our recruitment portal

at the point of instruction

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