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Interim Senior National Account Manager

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Nestlé

11d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Sales & Business Development
  • York
    Remote
  • 2d left

AI generated summary

  • You should have extensive sales experience, leadership potential, strong negotiation skills, analytical capabilities, and a customer-centric approach to develop effective strategies and drive results.
  • You will coach your team, manage P&L, develop joint business plans, build customer relationships, execute channel strategies, and monitor market activity to drive growth and achieve targets.

Requirements

  • To be successful, you’ll already have a fantastic breadth of sales experience, ideally within the wholesale and convenience channel.
  • You may have managed teams before, or you are ready for a first team leadership role. You will be passionate, tenacious, results focused and enjoy working in a highly energetic and exciting environment. Acting as an ambassador for our Nestlé Confectionery brand, you will have commercial capability and have experience of influencing across all levels. It’s a given that you will know the importance of being able to flex your style whilst working in an environment that can be, at times, ambiguous.
  • You will also:
  • Be an experienced and skilled negotiator and have the ability to conduct multi-faceted negotiations.
  • Be able to demonstrate your ability to coach and develop people to maximise their potential.
  • Have a solid understanding of forecast planning principles and Strategic Revenue Management.
  • Demonstrate a proven level of analytical and numeracy capability including ability to know and understand Nestlé and Customers Profit and Loss statements.
  • Understand and lead the way of working in a customer centric way at every opportunity.
  • Be able to create and lead Customer strategy that enables win win and a compelling journey for the customer.
  • Be courageous, we’re not afraid to think differently and embrace new ideas. We want you to disrupt what we do in the right way to drive great results and change.

Responsibilities

  • Coach, motivate and inspire your team to embed a growth mindset to improve performance
  • Strategic Revenue management approach to accelerate growth and fuel margin enhancement
  • Develop and agree customer specific joint business plans (JBP’s) to successfully achieve Nestlé’s and the customer’s commercial goals
  • Have full management and accountability of the customer’s P&L including sales revenue, trade spend, market share and profits targets
  • Pro-actively manage the relationship between Nestlé and the customer delivering growth and unlocking opportunities
  • Build and develop effective relationships through an engaging and forward-thinking contact strategy, utilising different functional teams to deliver a best-in-class partnership.
  • Co-create and execute robust channel strategies, ensuing we have the tools we need to win in channels and customers for the long term
  • Provide all the required inputs for the Monthly Business Planning cycle for the customer group
  • Pro-actively work with a range of cross functional stakeholders to deliver great results
  • Closely monitor industry and competitor activity, to ensure our strategic commercial vision is in line with market demands in a constantly changing, competitive environment that we work in

FAQs

What is the duration of the contract for the Interim Senior National Account Manager position?

The contract is for up to 12 months on a fixed-term basis.

Where is the location of the job?

The job is located in York, with travel required across the UK due to the geography of the customers.

What salary and benefits are offered for this position?

The job offers an attractive salary plus a car allowance, a potential discretionary annual bonus, a generous pension scheme, 12 flexible days on top of the 25 days annual holiday entitlement (pro rata), and 2 paid volunteering days.

Is there flexibility in the working arrangements for this position?

Yes, the company is open to discussing individual flexible working needs, even though this is a full-time temporary opportunity.

What qualifications are needed to be successful in this role?

Candidates should have a breadth of sales experience ideally within the wholesale and convenience channel, and experience in managing teams or a readiness for a first team leadership role.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Interim Senior National Account Manager?

Primary responsibilities include coaching and leading the account team, developing joint business plans, managing customer P&L, building relationships with customers, creating channel strategies, and monitoring industry activity.

What skills are essential for this role?

Essential skills include negotiation expertise, coaching and development ability, understanding of forecast planning and strategic revenue management, analytical capability, and a customer-centric approach.

How does Nestlé prioritize diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

Nestlé values diversity and inclusion, actively encouraging applications from a diverse range of individuals, and has made commitments to various diversity initiatives and partnerships to foster an inclusive environment.

When does the application window close for this job?

The application closing date is on 23/04/2026, although candidates are encouraged to apply early as the position may close sooner if sufficient applicants are received.

How can I stay informed about Nestlé's commitment to diversity and inclusion?

You can find more information about Nestlé’s commitment to diversity and inclusion by visiting their dedicated resources, such as “Nestlé's Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace.”

Unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
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Employees

Mission & Purpose

As the world’s largest food and beverage company we are driven by a simple aim: unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come. To deliver on this, we serve with passion, with a spirit of excellence, offering products and services for all stages of life, every moment of the day, helping people care for themselves and their families. Our culture is based on our values rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for the future. We can trace our origin back to 1866, when the first European condensed milk factory was opened in Cham, Switzerland, by the Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Company. One year later, Henri Nestlé, a trained pharmacist, launched one of the world’s first prepared infant cereals ‘Farine lactée’ in Vevey, Switzerland. Today, we employ around 273,000 people and have factories or operations in almost every country in the world. With our headquarters still based in the Swiss town of Vevey, we had sales of CHF 84.3 billion in 2020. Our portfolio covers almost every food and beverage category –offering products and services for all stages of life, every moment of the day, helping people care for themselves and their families. House rules: https://nes.tl/HouseRules

Culture & Values

  • Respect for ourselves

    Respect starts with self-respect. Being true to ourselves, while acting with integrity, fairness and authenticity.

  • Respect for others

    Respecting others is about meeting our promises. It’s about quality in our products, our brands and everything we do.

  • Respect for diversity

    Respect for other ways of thinking, other cultures and all aspects of society requires inclusiveness and openness in all our interactions.

  • Respect for the future

    Respect for the future of our planet and future generations compels us to act with responsibility and courage, even if it’s difficult.

Benefits

  • Competitive remuneration

    You’ll be recognized for your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits package. And you may benefit from savings plans, insurances, loans, and discounted or free Nestlé products. You could even grab a bargain on retail products, services and activities.

  • Location-specific opportunities

    Our working environments vary greatly, so depending on your job and your location, you could benefit from flexible working opportunities, volunteering programs, the ability to bring a pet to work, and much more.

  • International mobility

    We offer opportunities to develop your career in different countries around the world. Global mobility plays an important part in developing Nestlé’s talent and our brands.

  • Health and wellbeing at work

    Our employee health programs will help you develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle, with health checks, health care, onsite cafeterias and fitness centres, sport and other activities.

  • Employee support

    More than ever, it is important that you are emotionally supported while at work and at home to be resilient and feel good as you carry out your everyday activities. We provide access to confidential counsellors to help when the unexpected happens or you are feeling overwhelmed.

  • Parental leave

    With a minimum of 18 weeks paid parental leave for the primary caregiver, plus the opportunity to take further leave, your new family life can get off to a great start. Your work location may provide additional benefits and resources such as dedicated feeding rooms or creches.