Summary: The Regional Account Executive role involves working with Unilever's Food Solutions division, focusing on developing business with trade partners and end-user customers in a fast-paced FMCG environment. The position requires regular customer visits in Belfast and ROI, along with office work in Dublin. This full-time temporary role spans six months, with a competitive salary based on experience. The candidate will be responsible for achieving financial targets and building strong customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage in-month performance vs forecast
• Manage accruals and pricing accurately and efficiently
• Ensure customer compliance with agreed trade terms and seek resolutions for breaches
• P&L Management: Delivery of Turnover & Business Building Terms targets for specific category
• Delivery of required admin for the customer - pricing, rebates, NLF, promo proposals, trade terms, contracts
• Develop and deliver joint business plans with nominated trade partners
• Manage and source chain customers by creating and delivering JBPs and relevant commercial & service propositions
• Work closely with all internal stakeholders
• Build strong and sustainable customer relationships
• Attend key industry events, e.g., Catex
• Travel and occasional overnights will be required

Key Skills:

• Full Driving licence
• Proven ability to develop customer relationships, self-starter
• Proven track record of developing and implementing trade Joint Business Plans
• IT literate in WORD, Excel, Power Point, Outlook & digitally competent
• Experience selling in the Food Service marketplace desirable but not essential
• Knowledge and understanding of all areas in the catering market, including foodservice trends
• Exceptional commercial acumen
• Demonstrable customer-focused attitude
• Good clear, concise thinker who can prioritise
• A strong communicator: written and verbal
• Ability to work independently, proactively and as a team member
• Strong organisational skills, including diary and administration management
• Degree level preferable

Salary (Rate): 44000

City: Belfast

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other