Customer Development Executive
ABOUT NICHOLS
We're Nichols - the home of Vimto, and there is no other business quite like ours!
We have been making life taste better since 1908. Every day here is bursting with flavour – from the loved brands we’re proud to share with the world, to the energy, ambition and innovative ideas that fizz through our teams.
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 that 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. This is a place where you can be yourself, speak up, and get stuck in. We celebrate the wins, cheer each other on and keep things fizzing with positivity. From leaders who listen to teammates who’ve always got your back, its work that feels as good as it tastes!
We take a refreshingly agile approach to how we work, combining the energy of being together in the office with the flexibility of working from home. You’ll be office-based three days a week, with core hours designed to help you balance work and home life.
Nichols is where serious fun meets real opportunities – and where work tastes better.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:
The Customer Development Executive is a key member of UK Packaging commercial team supporting the Channel Controller and Customer Development Manager. The role is responsible for managing Wholesale and Food Service Buying Groups and their members volume/profit customer portfolios across the UK through developing & executing customer plans that maximise all branded sales and deliver top line sales & profit growth.
You will be concentrating 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 and 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.
THE ROLE WILL INCLUDE:
* Account planning & Account profitability (P&L including product portfolio profitability)
* Forecasting (volume & financial)
* Promotional planning and execution (including online and social media)
* Tactical & Strategic initiatives
* Event execution
* Creating a digital execution plan for the channel
* Cross functional integration (internal & external)
* Creating Business Plans
* Day to day use of financial ratios, including investment ROI & evaluation
* Effective communication including internal and external presentations
ABOUT YOU‿
To make a splash in this role you will bring‿.
* Appreciation of basic selling skills
* Knowledge of UK soft drinks market preferable
* Good IT, analytical & communication skills
* Full, clean driving licence
* Experience of working within a Commercial Environment
* Ability to build relationships quickly and effectively across commercial contacts
* Commercial acumen
* Ability to execute agreed plans
* Ability to work under pressure and achieve targets.
Does this sound like something you’d like to pour your energy in to? Apply today and help us continue to make work taste better.
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US:
No matter where you work in our business you will be entitled to a range of amazing benefits, here is a snapshot of what we can offer you:
* 25 days holiday (with opportunity to buy extra every year)
* Annual Bonus
* Save as you Earn Share Scheme
* Option to join our private medical cover scheme
* Enhanced Primary Carers leave and sick pay
AND LET’S NOT FORGET THE PERKS‿
We are also proud to offer:
* Holiday home stay
* Your birthday off work
* Free on site parking
* 1 day a year off work to volunteer in the community (you choose when and where)
* Help yourself to our drinks when at one of our sites
* Staff shop with discounts on our products
Apply now if you want a taste of a new career and join Nichols - Where work tastes better.
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.