Sales Controller UK & Ireland - Convenience & Impulse

Location: Flexible

Excellent Basic Salary +Bonus +Car allowance +Benefits

Jack Link’s, undisputedly the US No.1 meat snacks brand and fastest growing meat snack manufacturer in the world, is committed to driving international growth.

They have recently acquired the Unilever meats snack business to become the fastest expanding company in the category, with their market-leading brands; Jack Link’s, Peperami and BiFi across Europe. Reporting into the UK & Ireland Country Manager, this individual will shape and lead the Convenience and Impulse channel, initially ensuring the continued success of the Peperami brand.

This is a genuine opportunity for a Senior National Account Manager/Controller to develop and progress in an entrepreneurial and fast-growing business whilst making an impact on the organisation as it evolves.

The Role

• Build mutually successful and long-term relationships across a varied and wide ranging customer base.
• Investigate the channel for new routes-to-market, explore and acquire new customers and develop those accounts to be profitable business partners.
• Work in collaboration with colleagues in Marketing to develop brand and promotional plans which raise the awareness and achieve increased profitable sales.

The Candidate

• Experience within the branded FMCG/food & drink/consumer products arena working in the Impulse/OOH/Convenience/Wholesale and Foodservice channels.
• A proven track record in progressive customer management strategies which support the growth of brands.  A hands-on approach to account management and business development is required.
• Results driven with an entrepreneurial style. A self-starter who is pro-active, passionate and ambitious to make their mark.