Senior National Account Manager

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. We’re recruiting … Senior National Account Manager 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 Senior National Account Manager responsible for Private Label. Job Purpose: As Senior National Account Manager, you will report into the Business Unit Head for Private Label and have full ownership and responsibility for the Muller Private Label P&L within one of our top strategic customers within this complex channel. You will apply your knowledge and skills across the full private label portfolio and lead the team to deliver against ambitious targets. Key Responsibilities: • Develop, lead, negotiate and implement a customer business plan that delivers annual commercial targets: Net Sales, Margin, Forecasting • Leverage internal insights – Category and Marketing – to lead compelling propositions across PL Yogurts & Desserts • 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 • Seamless management of internal processes including forecasting and S&OP Key Skills and Experience: • Experience at NAM/SNAM level within FMCG, working with UK Grocers and Discounters, or FMCG experience in a buying role • A proven track record of delivering fantastic results and growing business • Able to demonstrate leadership and influencing cross-functionally • Proven and creative negotiation skills, able to lead short-term and long-term contract discussions • Ability to embed a high-performance culture through coaching and developing team members • Inspires breakthrough thinking – sets ambitious targets and energises joint internal and external teams behind a common goal • Private Label experience preferable Behaviours: • BOLD – Creative, Energetic & passionate – Entrepreneurial spirit – confident to challenge the status quo and make bold choices • ACCOUNTABLE – Act as a leader – think and act like it’s your own business – Agility & resilience – to manage a fast pace of change and work under pressure – Strong analytical thinking • TOGETHER – Excellent relationship and team-building skills across all levels – Strong communication & presentation skills • CURIOUS – Self-motivated & self-aware – with curiosity to learn and develop – Open minded 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: Competitive Salary / Company car or cash allowance / Bonus scheme / Life Assurance / Contributory pension plan / Employee Assistance Programme – an easy-to-use app which offers guidance and care for your physical and mental health. It puts a range of health and wellbeing services at the fingertips of Müller employees /Generous annual leave increasing with service / Flexible benefits programme / New and improved family friendly policies for maternity, adoption/surrogacy and paternity/partner leave / Free onsite parking /In addition, our employees have access to a Rewards Benefits Programme providing an exclusive range of discounts across 800 retailers, utilities, holidays and cinema tickets. The Process If you have the skills and experience in the above areas and would like to be considered for this role, please apply at (url removed) #L1 – MB1 #LI-Hybrid