National Account Executive - Food Service

National Account Executive - Food Service

At Valeo Foods UK, we're the creative force behind an array of beloved brands spanning indulgence, innovation, and tradition. From the iconic crunch of Kettle Crisps to the pure sweetness of Rowse Honey, and the rich heritage of Matthew Walker puddings, our portfolio reflects our commitment to quality and diversity. But that's not all – our family of brands extends further, encompassing an exciting array of products and experiences. Whether it's the Wild West flavours of New World Foods, the nostalgic joy of Barratt sweets, or the timeless appeal of Metcalfe Popcorn, each brand carries its own unique story, flavour, and charm. Join us on a journey where passion meets flavour, crafting experiences that bring people together and delight taste buds.

Job Description

What You'll Do

• Deliver volume, value, and profit targets aligned with budgeted expectations.
• Support the growth of Valeo's branded and private-label ranges with Brakes and Bidfood through end-user and contract customer execution.
• Take full ownership of medium-sized customer accounts, delivering against commercial goals.
• Partner with and help coordinate the activities of a third-party agency handling smaller foodservice customers.
• Build and execute strategic account plans to grow range, distribution, and customer engagement.
• Manage core processes including forecasting, pricing, promotional planning, and master data.
• Act as the day-to-day customer contact across product portfolios, ensuring excellent service and strong relationships.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams in sales, marketing, supply chain, category, technical, and NPD.
• Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and customer insights to inform strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with key customers in foodservice or a similar commercial environment.
• A strong understanding of customer dynamics and commercial performance drivers.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage time and priorities effectively.
• Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage accounts end-to-end – from planning to execution.
• Strong skills in data analysis, forecasting, and promotional ROI evaluation.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment.
• A proactive mindset and desire to grow with a business that values ambition and collaboration.

Additional Information

What we offer you in return

• Excellent Career Opportunities
• Matched pension scheme up to 10%
• Death in service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retailer discount platform
• Staff discount
• And plenty more