National Account Manager at Valeo Foods

Leeds, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Account Management, Commercial Negotiation, Joint Business Planning, FMCG, Foodservice, Relationship Building, Pricing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Influencing Skills, Market Analysis

Industry

Food Production

Description

Company Description At Valeo Foods UK we bring together a family of much-loved UK food brands supported by the scale and ambition of a global investment partner. From Kettle’s bold crunch to Rowse’s natural sweetness, through to Matthew Walker and Barratt Sweets, our portfolio blends heritage, craft and category-leading innovation. Alongside our branded portfolio, we are also one of the UK’s largest suppliers of private label products, partnering with major retailers to deliver quality and category expertise that meets the needs of millions of households every week. As a business, we’re on a journey of transformation. We’re strengthening our operations, driving quality and investing in our people. It’s an exciting, fast-moving environment where heritage meets new thinking, and where every colleague contributes to shaping the future of food across the UK. Join us and play your part in building the next chapter of some of Britain’s most loved brands. Job Description 📍 This is a homebased role, with regular travel to customer sites, meetings and occasional internal collaboration. Being out with customers and seeing the market first-hand is a key part of the role. We’re on an exciting journey to grow and strengthen our foodservice and route-to-market channels, putting customer partnerships at the centre of everything we do. That’s why we’re looking for a National Account Manager to join our team, focused on QSR, Coffee, Licensed and Vending. This is a great opportunity to take real ownership of a diverse and fast-moving customer base, driving sustainable growth while shaping how we show up across these channels. This role is all about building strong, commercially effective relationships across a mix of national and regional operators. You’ll work closely with customers to understand their needs, identify opportunities, and deliver solutions that work for both sides. You’ll be: Managing and developing key accounts across QSR, coffee chains, licensed outlets and vending operators Leading on commercial negotiations, pricing and joint business planning Driving both branded and customer-specific growth opportunities Working cross-functionally with teams across marketing, category, supply chain and NPD to bring new ideas to market Keeping a close eye on trends within foodservice and out-of-home channels to spot opportunities It’s a varied role where you’ll balance strategic planning with day-to-day account management, with plenty of scope to influence outcomes. Qualifications We’re looking for someone with a strong commercial mindset and the confidence to build credible relationships across a broad customer base. You’ll likely have: Experience in FMCG or foodservice account management, ideally across out-of-home or route-to-market channels Strong negotiation and influencing skills The ability to manage multiple customers and priorities in a fast-paced environment A proactive, solutions-focused approach Additional Information What we offer you in return Car allowance Bonus Scheme Death in service Cycle to work scheme Canteen Retailer discount platform Staff discount And plenty more!

Responsibilities

Manage and develop key accounts across QSR, coffee, licensed, and vending channels to drive sustainable growth. Lead commercial negotiations and collaborate cross-functionally with marketing and supply chain teams to bring new ideas to market.