National Account Executive, Off-Trade - FUNKIN COCKTAILS (Part of AG Barr Group) Remote
Job description
FUNKIN COCKTAILS National Account Executive, Off-Trade
Location: Home-based - Full time role 37.5hrs
FUNKIN COCKTAILS is an award-winning cocktail brand, founded in 1999, and part of the AG Barr Group. With FUNKIN, you will be joining a fast-growing FMCG business, leading the pack in the on and off trade.
Our purpose is to make ordinary moments extraordinary, and we will do this by being the greatest cocktail company for generations to come. With this in mind, FUNKIN COCKTAILS is working towards our B CORP status, using business as a force for good - a true commitment to our people, environment and community.
A role at FUNKIN will give you the opportunity to progress your career, in one of the most innovative and exciting companies in the drinks industry.
There's never been a better time to join us!
What we’re looking for...
FUNKIN Cocktails are looking for an energetic & enthusiastic National Account Executive to join our exciting Off Trade team. The NAE role will work closely with leading Convenience groups such as Spar and regional Co-ops, large wholesalers such as Dhamecha and Parfetts, plus leading online retailer Ocado. influencing them to support the FUNKIN brand across their store base. Winning profitable new customers, gaining listings, driving distribution and influencing viable prospects to drive brand growth.
Your responsibilities will include...
As National Account Executive, your responsibilities will include:
- Build and maintain a strong relationship with the account base to deliver and exceed agreed revenue targets
- Work collaboratively across FUNKIN’s teams to create and deliver our plans
- Negotiate annual joint business plans with customers to maximise profitable sales
- Manage FUNKIN promotional activity and investment
- Identify and recommend growth opportunities using latest category data
- Manage P&L, pricing and forecasting customer account base
- Seek new business opportunities across the Off Trade
- Being highly proactive and engaging in all elements of the NAE role
Requirements
What you’ll bring...
The successful candidate will have:
- Great ability to engage and influence
- A positive and proactive mindset
- Demonstrable experience in account management
- Experience of working with regional or national head office teams
- Drinks Industry experience and knowledge preferable, but not essential
- Strong Commercial acumen
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Benefits
What we offer...
We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive culture where your voice can be heard. Our skilled, loyal and committed people are critical to the future success of Funkin, which is why we are continually investing in our employees to develop their talent.
Excellent career progression opportunities, working in a highly dynamic, growing market.
We look after our employees by offering a competitive salary and benefits package which includes:
- Car Allowance
- Discretionary Bonus
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus your birthday off if it falls on a working day
- Flexible holiday trading
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Flexible benefits e.g. cycle to work scheme, discounts & cashbacks, gym memberships, technology purchases, etc
- Life assurance
- Save as you earn share scheme
- Staff sales discount
- Pension
- Ongoing professional development
- Wellbeing and Mental Health support
If you have the passion to succeed in this role, please apply now!
