CDE – UKP Wholesale
There is no other business quite like ours, we think this is a special place to work, even if we do say so ourselves! That means an opportunity like this is not to be missed.
We have been making life taste better since 1908. As well as our refreshingly different Vimto taste, our varied brand portfolio spans the still, carbonated, post-mix, and frozen drinks categories – so you will find us in your local supermarket, pub and leisure outlet. We also work with the UK’s leading food manufacturers to provide a truly unique range of products everyone loves.
At the heart of everything is our rich family heritage, an unrelenting ambition to keep innovating, and a true pride in who we are. It is our team of talented people that make us. We are actively looking for difference and we are working hard to make sure all our practices are inclusive.
ROLE INTRO
The Customer Development Executive is a key member of UK Packaging commercial team supporting the Food Service and Wholesale channels. The role is responsible for managing numerous smaller volume/profit customer portfolios in food service and wholesale across the UK through developing & executing customer plans that maximise all branded sales and deliver top line sales & profit growth.
This role will concentrate on driving current core business as well as delivering new product listings & NPD in existing accounts on time and in line with Brand and channel plans. Furthermore the role will continuously focus on developing the UK Packaged portfolio and category share by increasing relative share of fixture space.
This role will secure fully integrated promotional plans to include both feature space, permanent secondary siting, on line visibility and execute agreed customer initiatives including trade marketing plans, trade shows, and regional incentives.
ABOUT THE JOB
* Account planning & Account profitability (P&L including product portfolio profitability (Internal external)
* Forecasting (volume & financial)
* Promotional planning and execution (including on line / social media)
* Tactical & Strategic initiatives
* Event execution
* Creating a digital execution plan for the channel
* Cross functional integration (internal & external)
* Commercial acumen includes:
* Business plans
* Day to day use of financial ratios, including investment ROI & evaluation
* Effective communication including presentations internal & external
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
* Appreciation of basic selling skills
* Knowledge of UK soft drinks market preferable
* Good IT, analytical & communication skills
* Full, clean driving licence
ABOUT YOU
* Typically demonstrates career progression to date with a minimum of 12 months experience within a Commercial environment
* Able to build relationships quickly and effectively across commercial contacts
* Ability to execute agreed plans
* Ability to work under pressure and achieve targets.
BENEFITS OF WORKING @VIMTO
No matter where you work in our business you will be entitled to the following; these are just some of the benefits;
- 25 days holiday (with opportunity to buy extra every year)
- Private medical cover
- Your birthday off work
- 1 day a year off work to volunteer in the community (you choose)
- Hybrid working
- A generous pension scheme
- Annual Bonus
Join us and #findyourdifferent
While our people tell us Nichols plc is a great place to work, we know we can do more. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are learning what this means every day. We are striving to ensure we are building more diverse teams, we are at our best when we bring together our different life experiences, ways of thinking and individuality.
Any job offer is subject to an individual’s Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visas.