At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive growth for Peter's Yard by managing key accounts and delivering exceptional business plans.
- Company: Join Lotus Natural Foods, a leader in healthy snacking with a passion for quality.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, vibrant office culture, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Collaborative environment where your ideas can shine and contribute to our success.
- Why this job: Be part of an ambitious team making a real impact in the food industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in National Account Management within Foodservice & Specialist sectors.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Lotus Natural Foods, the healthy snacking division of Lotus Bakeries, has a portfolio of five incredible brands: BEAR, TREK, nakd, Kiddylicious, and Peter’s Yard. We have great ambitions for all our brands, ensuring sustainable growth over the long term. Taste and quality are what underpin us as brand leaders within our categories.
Peter’s Yard is a growing sourdough bakery business that combines Swedish tradition with British craft and natural, quality ingredients to create hand-baked sourdough crackers. Founded in 2008 and acquired in 2022 by Lotus Bakeries, it is now listed in major retailers and independent farm shops.
The company has ambitious growth plans to expand the business and build the brand in the UK across grocery outlets, food service, and speciality stores. Peter’s Yard is looking for an Out-of-Home National Account Manager to join their high-performing team and help drive their next stage of growth.
- Responsible for key major multiple accounts, reporting into the sales lead on the Peter’s Yard business.
- Devise and deliver exceptional business plans with key Foodservice and Specialist customers, maximising sales during key trading periods.
- Win new business through wholesalers and end-users, showcasing the exceptional quality and premium positioning of the Peter’s Yard brand.
- Own and manage P&L and forecasting of assigned accounts, delivering value, volume, and GP% metrics.
- Build unrivalled cross-functional relationships with key customer contacts across buying, supply chain, category, and format teams.
- Work with the Category Manager to deliver insights that drive significant business benefit.
- Deliver top-class visibility and penetration through effective marketing strategies.
- Utilise customer systems to maximise sales, including influencing availability, compliance, and promotion management.
You will likely be an existing National Account Manager with experience in the Foodservice and Specialist arena. Here are the most important things we’re looking for:
- Right-To-Work within the UK (without sponsorship).
- Minimum education to Bachelor’s Degree level.
- Strong experience in the channel and supporting growth.
- Results-driven with examples of strong, tangible business results.
- Resilience and tenacity in challenging situations.
- Analytical skills with the ability to provide relevant insights.
- Great relationship builder with a collaborative attitude.
A couple of things that are not essential but would be nice to have:
- A bit of a “Foodie”.
- Online and Digital sales experience.
This role is a full-time position at our offices in St Albans, with four days a week spent on-site.
National Account Manager Peter'S Yard Uk in St Albans employer: Lotus Bakeries
Lotus Natural Foods is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters growth and innovation within the healthy snacking sector. With a commitment to sustainability and quality, employees are encouraged to develop their skills in a supportive environment, while enjoying the unique advantage of working in beautiful St Albans, where collaboration and creativity thrive. Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the food industry.
