Strategic Account Manager - McDonald's

Just Eat Takeaway.com; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food delivery platform in the UK is seeking a Strategic Account Manager to oversee the partnership with McDonald's UK. This role involves managing key account strategies, analyzing complex data for actionable insights, and executing joint business plans. The ideal candidate has proven success in key account management, strong analytical abilities, and excellent presentation skills. The position offers a hybrid work model, allowing for flexibility between working from home and the London office.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Dynamic work environment

Inclusive company culture

Qualifications

• Proven success in key account management focused on building partnerships.
• Strong analytical and data skills with ability to create high-impact strategies.
• Expertise in leading Quarterly Business Reviews and presenting insights.

Responsibilities

• Manage the McDonald's UK partnership and ensure successful planning.
• Translate data into actionable stories to uncover strategic opportunities.
• Prepare and present strategic Quarterly Business Reviews.

Skills

Key account management

Analytical skills

Data-driven decision making

Presentation skills

Project management

Tools

SQL

Job description

Ready for a challenge?

Then Just Eat Takeaway.com might be the place for you. We’re a leading global online delivery platform, and our vision is to empower everyday convenience. Whether it’s a Friday-night feast, a post-gym poke bowl, or grabbing some groceries, our tech platform connects tens of millions of customers with hundreds of thousands of restaurant, grocery and convenience partners across the globe.

About this role

The Strategic Accounts team is a vital component of Just Eat's strategic UK objectives. We're looking for a superstar Strategic Account Manager to lead the charge in this dynamic and evolving space, driving excellence by delivering on the crucial McDonald's UK partnership with a customer-centric and collaborative approach.

Location: Hybrid - 3 days a week from our London office & 2 days wfh

Reporting to: Strategic Account Lead McDonald's

These are some of the key components to the position:

• Lead the comprehensive support and management of the McDonald’s UK partnership to ensure successful commercial planning and delivery.
• Convert intricate data into clear, actionable stories to uncover strategic opportunities and maximise revenue and order volume.
• Draft and execute Joint Business Plans (JBPs), defining clear objectives and securing buy-in from McDonald's franchise partners.
• Prepare and present strategic Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) to drive accountability with internal and external senior leadership.
• Design, forecast, and implement innovative marketing & growth plans to deliver commercial outputs.
• Influence and coordinate cross-functional teams to proactively manage complex relationships and accelerate key initiatives.
• Oversee the successful, on-time execution of all joint marketing campaigns and new product launches across the McDonald’s estate.

What will you bring to the team?

• Proven success in key account management with a focus on building deep, mutually beneficial partnerships.
• Strong analytical and data skills (SQL preferred) with the ability to translate complex information into actionable, high-impact strategies.
• Expertise in leading QBRs and presenting compelling, data-driven insights to both internal and external senior stakeholders.
• A proactive, self-starter mindset with a track record of delivering exceptional results and driving accountability.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise, manage multiple projects, and deliver complex initiatives on time.
• Deep passion for the food and hospitality industry with a commercial understanding of market trends and competitive dynamics.

At JET, this is on the menu:

Our teams forge connections internally and work with some of the best-known brands on the planet, giving us truly international impact in a dynamic environment. Fun, fast-paced and supportive, the JET culture is about movement, growth and celebrating every aspect of our JETers. Thanks to them we stay one step ahead of the competition.

Inclusion, Diversity & Belonging

No matter who you are, what you look like, who you love, or where you are from, you can find your place at Just Eat Takeaway.com. We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture, encouraging diversity of people and thinking, in which all employees feel they truly belong and can bring their most colourful selves to work every day.

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