National Account Manager – Aldi, Lidl

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Cultivate essential partnerships with Aldi & Lidl to drive accelerated growth within the account.

• Take ownership of the P&L for the region, which includes JBP negotiations, promotions, spend management, forecasting, and internal monthly reporting.

• Foster profitable and sustainable account growth that aligns with business objectives.

• Manage weekly, period, and annual forecasting utilizing multiple data sources.

• Collaborate with the supply chain to ensure that forecasts are executed smoothly.

• Develop joint business plans and negotiate to meet key business objectives.

• Tailor communication and plans to meet customer needs by leveraging insights into customer systems and objectives.

• Work in partnership with shopper, category, digital, supply chain, and other cross-functional teams.

• Establish relationships with external stakeholders.

• Analyze Kantar and Circana data with the Category team and translate insights into actionable strategies.

⛳️ Requirements

• Previous experience in account management within an FMCG setting.

• Strong grasp of P&L management, forecasting, and business development.

• Demonstrated ability to create and execute joint business plans and negotiate effectively to achieve results.

• Experience in managing senior-level relationships both internally and externally.

• Capability to influence decision-makers and deliver presentations at various organizational levels effectively.

• Proficient IT skills, including expertise in CRM, forecasting tools, and Google Office.

• Exceptional presentation and communication abilities.

• Exhibit AG Barr values of Being Honest, Accountable, Connected, and Brave.

🏝️ Benefits

• Uncapped bonus tied to business performance.

• Defined contribution pension scheme.

• Up to 34 days of holiday (subject to shift pattern).

• Flexible holiday trading options.

• A flexible cash pot for spending on benefits.

• Healthcare cash plan.

• Flexible benefits, including discounts & cashbacks, gym memberships, technology purchases, etc.

• Life assurance coverage.

• Save as you earn scheme.

• Employee sales discount.

• Complimentary AG Barr products during work hours and at staff sales.

• Annual salary review.

• Continuous professional development with access to learning and development programs and resources.