National Account Executive, Tesco

diageo; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rewards package

Job summary

Diageo is seeking a National Account Executive to support the Tesco National Account Team in driving revenue, profit and market share growth. You will handle account administration, performance analysis and forecasting while aligning with customer plans and internal stakeholders.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, delivering on agreed business plans and maximizing investments to meet growth objectives across designated national customers.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified or equivalent commercial experience.
• Experience in sales, commercial support, or account management.
• Strong analytical capability to interpret data and derive insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the National Account Team in developing and executing customer plans.
• Analyse sales, promotional and financial data to inform targets.
• Provide forecasting support and prepare commercial performance reports.
• Coordinate with Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain to deliver growth.
• Maintain strong relationships with customer contacts and internal teams.

Skills

Commercial analytics

Relationship building

Execution focus

Education

Degree or equivalent commercial experience

Job description

About the function

Sales is where our brands meet the real world.

This team builds the relationships that bring our products to life, partnering closely with customers across markets, channels and occasions to make sure our brands are part of moments that matter.

It's a dynamic, people-focused environment where curiosity, commercial thinking and strong relationships make the difference. You'll have the opportunity to grow your network, develop your skills and see the direct impact of your work every day.

About the Role

To support the Tesco National Account Team in delivering sustainable revenue, profit and market share growth across designated national customers. The National Account Executive is responsible for account administration, performance analysis, customer plan execution, forecasting support and commercial reporting. Working closely with internal teams and customer stakeholders, the role ensures excellent execution of agreed business plans, maximises investment effectiveness and supports the delivery of customer and Diageo growth objectives.

Key Accountabilities

• Account Performance & Reporting - Manage account reporting, performance tracking and forecasting processes. Analyse sales, promotional and commercial data to provide actionable insights and support delivery of agreed customer targets.
• Joint Business Plan Execution - Support the National Account Team in the development and execution of customer business plans. Monitor progress against agreed objectives and ensure activities are delivered effectively and on time.
• Customer & Stakeholder Support - Build effective working relationships with customer contacts and internal stakeholders. Act as a reliable point of contact for day-to-day account matters and help resolve issues efficiently.
• Commercial Investment & Financial Management - Manage rebates, claims, deductions and investment tracking. Ensure customer claims are validated accurately, processed in a timely manner and aligned to agreed commercial terms.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Work closely with Sales, Customer Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain and Credit Control teams to ensure customer commitments are delivered and opportunities for growth are maximised

Key Competencies

• Commercial & Analytical Capability
• Relationship Building & Influencing
• Execution & Results Focus

Qualifications

• Degree qualified or equivalent commercial experience.
• Relevant business, sales or commercial qualification desirable.

Experience

• Experience within sales, commercial support, account management or customer-facing environments.
• Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret data, identify trends and derive actionable insights.
• Experience producing performance reporting, forecasts and commercial analysis.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.
• Experience supporting the execution of customer business plans and promotional activity.
• Good commercial and financial awareness, including understanding of sales drivers.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Working with Us

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you're supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.

We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including:

Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life's moments. And it's our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible.

We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best. You'll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives - challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team.

Together, we're constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you'll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life's moments mean a little more.

Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity.

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Worker Type : Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)

Primary Location:1HQ