Mueller group
National Account Executive
Job Description
Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 31,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain.Müller is ranked within the top 20 in The Grocer’s Top 100 list of Britain’s Biggest Brands and is picked from shelves millions of times each year. Müller UK & Ireland includes:
Müller Milk & Ingredients which aims to be Britain’s private label dairy leader and produces branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter and ingredients products. It boasts a network of dairies and depots servicing customers throughout the country.
Müller Yogurt & Desserts which is the UK’s leading yogurt manufacturer which aims to create millions more Müller moments for its consumers. It is responsible for major brands like Müller Corner, Müllerlight, Müller Bliss, Müller Rice, FRijj and Müller Kefir Smoothie and produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International. It also supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a dedicated, state of the art yogurt facility.
National Account Executive
Telford – Hybrid
Full-time Permanent
Müller has been an iconic household brand in the UK for over 30 years – transforming the world of yogurts and desserts to become the 8th most chosen FMCG brand, consumed by more than half of UK households each year.
Muller Yogurt & Desserts is the UK’s leading yogurt manufacturer, boasting major brands such as Müller Corner, Müller Rice, Frijj and Müller Light. It also supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a dedicated, state of the art yogurt facility.
A unique opportunity has arisen to join the Muller Yogurt & Desserts Commercial team as a National Account Executive at our Telford site responsible for Private Label.
There’s a real appetite for our Müllerlicious products out there. As a NAE, you’ll satisfy growing demand and build sustainable win-win business with a key national retailer. We’ll be looking to you to grow our business profitably across your designated key account and support the delivery of budgeted volume & profit targets for the given customer account by cultivating a superior customer.
Your challenge for the National Account Executive:
- Build strong relationships with demand planning team, provide timely, accurate and up to date EPOS data drawing insights, highlighting risks and opportunities and making recommendations for growth.
- Develop and build cross-functional relationships internally and externally to maximise Muller and Retailer growth.
- Support the development and delivery of Private Label propositions and projects, to include innovation, renovation and EPD.
- Business Reviews- Supporting SNAM with monthly business reviews updating risk and opportunities, reconciling volume and financial month on month variances. Map key category trends and growth drivers and link to future innovation plans. There is the potential to take ownership of this review cycle with scope for future development to National Account Manager.
- Management of Customer Systems, Data & Invoice query resolution – maintain accurate customer systems and work with OTC commercial finance to resolve invoicing issues.
Key skills & experience for the National Account Executive:
- Strong Analytical skills.
- PC literate (advanced Excel and Powerpoint).
- Proven sales relationship, selling & negotiation skills.
- Demonstrable evidence of project management capability.
- Full UK driving license.
- Soft skills:- Confident, Results driven, relationship builder, visionary and creative, high attention to detail, able to work under pressure, tenacious, strong team player, flexible and adaptable.
- FMCG/Private Label experience desirable.
Müller pride ourselves on offering support to help develop your knowledge and skills. In return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, we offer our employees numerous benefits as part of your employment, including:
- Up to 5% annual bonus
- 2 x Life Assurance policy
- Healthcare cash plan policy
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service)
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Family Leave
- Enhanced Bereavement Leave
- Pension Employer Contribution Scheme (matched up to 8%)
- Access to Aviva DigiCare +
- Exclusive access to Müller Rewards, offering a variety of online and in-store discounts
- Business Supplied IT Equipment
- Concessionary products
- Career Progression and Development Opportunities
- Free Parking
Contact Details:
F.A.O. UK Recruitment, Müller UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ