National Account Executive - Grenade

Mondelēz International; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global nutrition brand seeks a National Account Executive in Birmingham. You will support the National Account Manager, build customer relationships, and enhance revenue opportunities in the Wholesale & Convenience sector. Ideal candidates should possess experience in FMCG, strong organizational and communication skills, and a proactive approach to sales. This role provides excellent opportunities for personal and professional development.

Qualifications

• Preferable account executive experience within an FMCG company.
• A systematic approach with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to prioritize daily tasks effectively.
• Work both independently and under guidance.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build rapport with customers to execute plans effectively.
• Conduct promotional analysis and share insights.
• Create and implement Joint Business Plans with excellence.
• Sell and negotiate to deliver mutually beneficial solutions.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Commercial acumen

Collaboration

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.

We are looking for an exceptional National Account Executive to work alongside our Wholesale & Convenience NAM and play a pivotal role in growing these customers. This is a very exciting opportunity to be a part of a close-knit, industry leading team of highly motivated individuals. As the National Account Executive, you 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 & Convenience, 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.

How you will contribute

Building Effective Relationships with Customers

• Build rapport with Parfetts to ensure you can effectively execute the 2026 plan ensuring promotions are run at correct time, activations are agreed and executed best in class and stock is always available in depots working closely with Parfetts supply teams, depot managers & internal supply chain.
• Build relationships across all depots to ensure we execute best in class activations, merchandised on fixture and stock is available for retailers.
• Build relationships cross-functionally with Mondelez field sales team in Northern Ireland.

Transforming insight into action

• Promotional analysis and recommendations.
• Updating weekly Epos performance data and sharing the analysis and insight with both the NAM and the wider W&C team.

Planning and Executional Excellence

• Create a JBP and ensure it is implemented with excellence.
• Support NAM with best-in-class execution that has been agreed with accounts.
• Be creative and plan with depots locally additional execution to drive incremental sales.

Best in Class Customer Leadership

• Through Selling and Influencing, Negotiating and Joint Business Planning.
• Can sell and negotiate effectively to deliver solutions and results that work for both parties.
• Able to translate customer needs and broader trends to identify growth opportunities and build aligned solutions for mutual benefit.

What you will bring

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

• Preferable account executive experience within an FMCG company.
• 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.
• Collaborative, enabling meaningful working relationships with the team.
• Willingness to learn and develop.

Relocation Support Available?

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. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!

Excited to grow your career?

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. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!

Legal EEO Statement

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.

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Job Type: Regular Account Management Sales