National Account Executive

Mondelez International; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Grenade is seeking a National Account Executive to support the National Account Manager in driving account plans, managing day-to-day operations, and maximizing revenue opportunities.

You will work closely with key retailers, update weekly EPOS data, submit promotions, and analyze performance to recommend actions. This role offers fast-paced growth within a dynamic brand environment.

Qualifications

• Proven Account Executive experience within an FMCG company is preferable.
• An organised, systematic approach with a keen eye for detail.
• The ability to effectively prioritise and keep on top of daily tasks.
• Be able to work both independently and under guidance.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Self-motivated, disciplined, organised and flexible.
• Team player.
• Willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Updating weekly Epos performance data and sharing insights with NAM and grocery team.
• Submitting promotional detail into customer portals.
• Promotional analysis and recommendations.
• Approve and sign off invoices.
• Build relationships with key contacts at Sainsbury’s and other retailers.
• Update and submit monthly forecasts for each customer.
• Coordinate with customer supply chain to ensure smooth operations.
• Collaborate with Grenade internal teams (supply, product, finance).
• Participate in customer review meetings alongside the NAM.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve account efficiencies.

Skills

Account management

Detail-oriented

Time management

Communication

Self-motivation

Team player

Learning mindset

Job description

Job Description Are You Ready to Make An Impact? Grenade is an international active nutrition and lifestyle brand, which has grown rapidly since its launch in 2010. Driven by its strong branding, distinctive products, and highly innovative approach, Grenade has made an explosive impact in the FMCG Industry. As a market leader, Grenade sells a range of nutritional products, both B2B and B2C, including its signature protein bars and shakes. Grenade has been included in the Sunday Times Fast Track Top 100 for the past three years running.

We are looking for an exceptional National Account Executive who will work closely with the National Account Manager, providing key support to deliver account plans, manage day-to-day operations, and maximize revenue opportunities. If you’re passionate about Wholesale, have strong commercial acumen, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect role for you. Joining Grenade’s high-performing team, during this period of growth and brand expansion, promises to offer a unique and motivating working environment, with highly rewarding opportunities for personal and professional development.

What you will contribute

• Updating weekly Epos performance data and sharing the analysis and insight with both the NAM and the wider grocery team.
• Submitting promotional detail into the relevant customer portals.
• Promotional analysis and recommendations
• Approve and sign off invoices.
• Build strong relationships with key contacts at Sainsbury’s and High Street retailers, acting as a point of contact for queries and support.
• Update and submit monthly forecasts for each customer.
• Resume the day-to-day contact with the customer supply chain team, flagging any relevant concerns to ensure best in practice communication.
• Work effectively with Grenade internal teams (supply, product, finance) to ensure efficiency for Grenade and customers.
• Where relevant, participate in customer review meetings alongside the NAM.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve account efficiencies.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

• Proven Account Executive experience within an FMCG company is preferable.
• An organised, systematic approach with a keen eye for detail.
• The ability to effectively prioritise and keep on top of daily tasks.
• Be able to work both independently and under guidance.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Self-motivated, disciplined, organised and flexible.
• Team player.
• Willingness to learn and develop.

Business Unit Summary

We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions.

At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about. We have a rich portfolio of strong brands – both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum.

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Job Type Regular Account Management Sales

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.