Kepak is a family-owned, future-facing food company with a rich heritage of more than 50 years of meat craft. From the establishment of a family owned butcher shop in Dublin in 1966, Kepak has grown significantly and today the group has a turnover of €1.6bn and employs more than 5,000 people across 12 manufacturing sites in Ireland and the UK.
Kepak Foods Division have developed a portfolio of brands that are successful in the chilled convenience and frozen meat categories in the UK, Ireland and chosen European markets for both Retail and Foodservice Customers. We have 2 Manufacturing Sites supported by shared services, with 500 people supporting our vision to become a transformed, future proofed, profitable €0.5bn Food Business by 2030.
Here at Kepak Kirkham, Home of Rustlers, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Key Account Manager to join our busy sales team. This will support our High Street Discounters and will be responsible for managing a portfolio of customers as well as build, implement and deliver the High Street Discounter Strategy.
Main duties include:
- Full P&L account responsibility and delivering the numbers.
- Establishing and developing business plans to grow existing business and drive new opportunities.
- Drive visibility across all tiers within the categories, utilising cross-category customer relationships.
- Manage an agreed shopper marketing budget through in-store and online category/shopper-leading activations.
- Develop and agree on a promotional/ranging plan in line with business objectives.
- Monitor and look to improve ROI using promotional and marketing evaluations constantly.
- Negotiate commercials that will benefit Kepak and the retailer.
- Manage all aspects, from sales reporting, business planning, forecasting, promotions, and ad terms, including all associated administration and delivery, in a timely manner.
- Manage communication with internal key stakeholders.
- Manage account debt within agreed limits.
Requirements
- Must have 2+ years experience working in a similar commercial role, preferably FMCG retail
- Must have previous account management experience ideally within retail sales
- Have strong relationship building skills across all levels and influencing internal & external stakeholders
- Full Driving License
- IT skills and proficiency in MS Office
- Presentation Skills
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Annual bonus potential
- BUPA Cash plan free of charge
- Values awards program
- Employee assistance program
- Cycle to work scheme
- Corporate gym membership at Ribby Hall Village
- Salary sacrifice pension plans
- Life assurance
- Subsidised canteen and free hot drinks
