Overview
Description
At Weetabix, we believe that diverse teams drive better ideas, stronger decisions, and a more inclusive workplace for everyone. We’re committed to building an organisation where people from all walks of life feel they belong—where different voices, experiences, and backgrounds are valued and respected.
We are looking for a National Account Executive (NAE) to join our sales team on a 12-month FTC .
The NAE will play a crucial role in driving the growth and daily management of their designated customers. They will collaborate closely with the National Account Managers to deliver the Weetabix Food Company (WFC) Commercial Objectives.
Closing date: 22nd February
Interview process: A Teams interview followed by a Face-to-Face interview at our site in Burton Latimer
Working pattern: Weetabix Wednesday, where everyone comes into the office for some great collaboration and meetings – it’s a must! While we operate a hybrid working pattern, we are committed to providing flexibility where needed.
We’re happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process—just let us know how we can support you.
The Recipe (About the Role)
The NAE will support the National Account Manager (NAM) in the Day to Day running of their accounts including:
- Responsible for invoicing and managing account accruals.
- Develops and submits promotional proposals.
- Prepares and delivers field sales briefings.
- Conducts Day 1 promotional compliance checks.
- Supports the accuracy of base and promotional forecasts.
- Provides accurate, insight-led account updates for huddles, and monthly commentary.
- Manages budgeted financials for assigned customers.
- Drives growth of WFC brands through Perfect Store execution.
- Focuses on accelerating online growth.
- Manages a large portfolio of commercial brands
- Delivers world-class launches for WFC innovations
- Broadens and deepens customer touchpoints through an effective contact strategy
- Develops and implements customer format and channel strategies
The Ingredients (What we need from you)
Key Know How:
- Skilled in cultivating relationships within the organisation and with external partners, while effectively prioritising and overseeing a varied workload
- Capable of working autonomously while taking ownership of tasks and outcomes.
- Skilled in persuading, selling, and negotiating with both internal teams and external partners.
- Exceptional personal capability, demonstrating strong planning skills, quick decision-making, and effective negotiation.
Your Bowl of Perks (Benefits)
Competitive salary & Annual Flexible benefits
We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career, and life outside work.
- 5% Annual bonus
- Double-matched pension scheme (up to 12% from us)
- 25 days annual leave increasing with service
- Annual Salary review
- Healthcare plan
- Discounted Weetabix products
To support our employees, we also offer:
- Continued investment in your personal development
- We believe in balance, whether it’s for family, rest or simply time for you. As well as your holiday entitlement, you can purchase up to 5 days of additional annual leave
- Access to 24/7 counselling service (via Grocery Aid partnership)
- The freedom of Flexible Work Opportunities
- Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption Leave
- Additional Time Off for Fertility Treatment and Neonatal Care
- Working Parents Support Group
- Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy
To learn more about life at Weetabix, visit our careers page: https://careers.weetabixfoodcompany.co.uk/
Please note: We benchmark roles based on your skills and experience, so we do not advertise fixed salary ranges.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position; therefore, we are seeking candidates who do not require sponsorship.
We utilise our Preferred Agency Supplier Partners as and when we require additional support
Benefits
Check out our website for more information: https://weetabixfoodcompany.co.uk/careers/
- Annual bonus
- Double matched ER contributed pension scheme
- Annual Salary review
- Access to 24/7 counselling service (in partnership with Grocery Aid)
Please Note: Our company policy is not to advertise salaries as we want to benchmark all candidates based on skills and experience that need to be evidenced upon application and screening.
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IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.
