National Foodservice Growth Executive

Valeo Foods; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo Foods UK is seeking a driven National Account Executive for the Food Service channel, responsible for managing national accounts and building strong relationships with key distributors. The role covers a broad FMCG portfolio and strategic customer planning across major national foodservice accounts.

You will work cross-functionally with Marketing, Supply Chain and Finance to maximise sales, distribution and long-term growth, while identifying new business opportunities and leading joint

Qualifications

• FMCG sales experience in foodservice is preferred.
• Experience with national or key accounts.
• Strong knowledge of the foodservice/wholesale channel.
• Experience with major distributors like Brakes or Bidfood is advantageous.
• Proven track record of delivering sales and commercial results.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow foodservice business with national customers and distributors.
• Deliver sales, profit and distribution targets across a broad product portfolio.
• Develop customer plans and joint business objectives.
• Support new product launches, range reviews and promotional activity.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Category, Supply Chain and Finance.

Skills

FMCG experience

Foodservice channel knowledge

National/key account experience

Negotiation and relationship-building

Commercial acumen

Customer-focused

Entrepreneurial/proactive

Job description

Valeo Foods UK is seeking a driven National Account Executive for the Food Service channel, responsible for managing national accounts and building strong relationships with key distributors. The role covers a broad FMCG portfolio and strategic customer planning across major national foodservice accounts.

You will work cross-functionally with Marketing, Supply Chain and Finance to maximise sales, distribution and long-term growth, while identifying new business opportunities and leading joint