National Account Executive

This role offers an opportunity to develop your commercial skills through a broad range of cross-functional interactions and experiences, including taking responsibility for your own P&L. Reporting to the National Account Controller, the National Account Executive works with key stakeholders both internally and externally, including the JDE account and sales team, Commercial Finance, Marketing, Demand Planning, and retailer buying teams to design and execute effective growth plans. This is a hybrid role based in Maidenhead (3 days a week) with travel to customer sites and internal off-site events as required.

Working at JDE means making an impact in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. We work as a team, celebrating success and supporting one another. The role requires someone who is organized, a strong communicator with great attention to detail, and comfortable with data.

Working closely with the National Account Manager, National Account Controller, and internal planning functions, you will be accountable for planning and executing key activities within your account team, including:

• Promotional planning – from setup and forecasting to tracking and evaluation to inform future strategies
• Performance tracking – understanding and providing feedback on brand performance based on sales, share, and competitor data
• System setup – ensuring all products are correctly set up in all systems with accurate pricing and line details
• Forecasting – accurately loading expected demand into relevant systems to ensure adequate stock levels for retailers
• Invoicing and accrual tracking – linking customer agreements and promo performance to ensure funds are available to pay invoices
• Managing P&L and external relationships of smaller customers – building confidence with stakeholders and understanding internal systems and processes
• Customer shopper activation management – maximizing impact and understanding what has worked, best practices, and competitor activities
• Growth opportunity projects as needed, such as online optimization, convenience execution, and field sales activation
• Supporting the wider National Account team with activities like new line setup, weekly sales calls, price file and promo plan management, and cross-functional collaboration for seamless processes

Qualifications: Working at JDE Peet’s is hands-on, offering an opportunity to leave your mark. We are a fast-paced company on a mission, demanding high-energy individuals who think fast and act quickly. If you have the courage and confidence to explore new cultures and territories, possess an entrepreneurial spirit, and have a drive to succeed, you’ll fit right in at JDE Peet’s.

Must haves:

• Ability to work well within a team environment
• Confident communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively
• Proactive and structured thinking
• Commercially analytical and numerate skills
• Curious mindset
• Desire to learn and grow
• Moderate Excel skills
• Geographical mobility in the future is preferred.

If interested, apply to join us at JDE Peet’s. We aim to provide quick feedback after your application. The recruitment process includes an online assessment, interviews, and potentially a pre-employment check.

At JDE Peet’s, we strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable being themselves and reaching their full potential. We do not tolerate discrimination based on race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, age, disability, or any other protected trait. We embed DE&I principles throughout our employee lifecycle and recruitment processes. Please contact us if reasonable adjustments are needed during recruitment.

JDE Peet’s is the world’s leading pure-play coffee and tea company, founded in 1753 and headquartered in the Netherlands. We operate in over 100 countries with a portfolio of more than 50 brands, including L’OR, Peet’s, Jacobs, Senseo, Tassimo, Douwe Egberts, OldTown, Super, Pickwick, and Moccona.

We are united by the passion for coffee and tea. We value initiative, innovation, and action, always pushing forward. We support our employees’ growth through various learning and development programs. We believe in the power of a simple cup of coffee or tea to create meaningful moments. Apply now to unleash your potential and make an impact!