National Account Executive

Oddlygood; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading plant-based foods company is seeking a National Account Executive based in London, England. The role involves managing and nurturing relationships with national wholesale and foodservice accounts, executing marketing plans, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have strong field sales experience, communication skills, and a passion for plant-based products. Full-time employment in a vibrant industry awaits.

Qualifications

• Field sales experience with clean driving licence is preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisation skills with excellent project and time management.
• Results-driven, entrepreneurial, proactive mindset.
• Commercial acumen.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• A genuine passion for plant-based products and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Manage and nurture relationships with existing national wholesale accounts.
• Develop strong relationships with buyers and major accounts.
• Own the creation and execution of annual strategy and plan.
• Execute annual marketing and promotion plan.
• Work closely with Marketing Team to develop advertisements.
• Review and analyse account performance metrics.
• Work with the supply chain team for accurate demand forecasts.
• Organise and support trade shows and consumer events.

Skills

Field sales experience

Strong communication skills

Strong organisation skills

Results-driven mindset

Commercial acumen

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Passion for plant-based products

Job description

Join to apply for the National Account Executive role at Oddlygood

We’re spreading plant-based joy for a bolder, brighter, tastier future across Europe. Oddlygood®, born in Finland in 2018, creates plant-based delights – from lip-smacking drinks to creamy “gurts” and delicious desserts. Rude Health®, founded in London in 2005, inspires healthy choices as a celebration, not a sacrifice, bringing joy to everyday eating with bold, natural plant-based drinks and cereals full of flavour and life.

Together, we’re building Europe’s leading challenger in plant-based foods – competing with the biggest names and doing it our way: with taste, creativity, and sustainability at the heart of everything we do.

As a National Account Executive, you will support the UK OOH Team to grow Rude Health and Oddlygood® into the main challenger brand in plant-based drinks and yogurts. You will manage and grow our Health & Organic Trade and Foodservice regional accounts. Your responsibilities will include relationship management, marketing plan execution, organizing trade shows, demand planning, cross‑functional collaboration, account administration, and performance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage and nurture relationships with existing national Health & Organic Trade wholesale accounts such as Suma, CLF, CN Foods, Whole Food Market, Planet Organic etc. and Foodservice regional wholesale accounts – Kent Frozen Foods, Goodnus, Hunts FS, etc.
• Develop strong relationships with the buyers and build a contact matrix with the top major accounts
• Foster collaboration between us as a supplier, our wholesaler accounts, and end users
• Own the creation and execution of annual strategy and plan for these two channels to achieve the overall company goals
• Execute and manage the annual marketing and promotion plan to ensure multiple deadlines, advertisement designs and specifications are met for Health & Organic Trade wholesalers.
• Work closely with Marketing Team and in‑house designer to develop advertisements/digital banners/leaflets to communicate our brands and products effectively with the Health & Organic stores or Foodservice outlets
• Introduce new products to the targeted wholesale customers and support them with effective marketing plans and promotions.
• Review and analyse account performance metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement and supporting in implementing corrective actions.
• Work closely with the supply chain team to develop accurate demand forecasts, considering historical data, market trends, and promotional activities.
• Work collaboratively with the team to organise and support trade shows and consumer events

Qualifications & Skills

• Field sales experience with clean driving licence is preferred
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• Strong organisation skills with excellent project and time management
• Results‑driven, entrepreneurial, proactive mindset, and eagerness to take on responsibilities – “treat it like it’s your own” mindset.
• Commercial acumen
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• A genuine passion for our mission & values; plant‑based products, food, and sustainability.

Interested? Apply by the 14th Dec and join us in shaping the future of plant‑based foods!

London, England, United Kingdom

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing