Business Account Manager - Grocery

Business Account Manager

Slough (HQ) with regular travel to customer HQ

We operate a dynamic working model built on trust, choice and balance. Colleagues typically connect in person 3 days per week, as we know the best ideas and relationships grow when we collaborate side by side.

We also offer Dynamic Friday Hours, giving colleagues the opportunity to flex their time and finish early on a Friday, where the role allows.

Join our snack-loving team

We’re looking for a Business Account Manager to join us at KP Snacks. If you’re ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you – this could be your next big move.

Who are we?

We’re KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love – from Hula Hoops to McCoy’s. In the UK, we’re a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We’re proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together.

About the role

Ready to take ownership of a major grocery account and help shape the future growth of some of the UK's best-loved snack brands?

As Business Account Manager, you'll lead one of KP Snacks' key Top 6 Grocery partnerships, with full responsibility for customer strategy, commercial performance, P&L delivery and omnichannel growth. Managing a Business Development Manager and overseeing the wider business unit, you'll be at the centre of driving sustainable growth and delivering ambitious plans across both in-store and online channels.

Working alongside colleagues across Sales, Marketing, Shopper Activation, Finance and Operations, you'll influence key business decisions, build strong customer relationships and identify new opportunities to grow our business. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership, shape strategy and play a leading role in the continued success of some of the UK's best-loved snack brands.

What’s in it for you?

We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here’s a flavour of what we offer:

Competitive annual salary, annual salary review and annual bonus opportunity (target 7.5%), plus a £6,000 car allowance.

KP Pension Plan with up to 7% matched contributions

25 days holiday, with the option to buy up to five additional days, plus additional holiday after five years’ service

Comprehensive healthcare including Single Cover Private Healthcare, Health Cash Plan, Digital GP and Employee Assistance Programme

Electric Vehicle Car Scheme, supporting more sustainable and cost-effective travel

KP4ME benefits platform with discounts, cashback and wellbeing support

Enhanced family-friendly policies to support colleagues at every stage of life

What will you be doing?

Leading account strategy and performance

Take full ownership of a Top 6 Grocery account, including P&L delivery, Joint Business Planning, forecasting, commercial negotiations and the overall strategic direction of the account

Driving omnichannel growth

Own the total .com strategy, leading online activation, sponsored search activity and digital growth plans while ensuring alignment with wider commercial objectives

Delivering brilliant cross-functional execution

Work closely with colleagues across Sales, Marketing, Shopper Activation, Finance and Operations to develop and execute integrated plans that deliver sustainable growth and excellent execution

Building strong customer relationships and unlocking opportunities

Develop trusted relationships with key stakeholders, identify growth opportunities and use insight-led thinking to protect and grow existing business while creating new opportunities

Leading and developing the business unit

Manage and support one Business Development Manager while overseeing business unit performance, ensuring sales processes, KPIs and brand activation plans are delivered to a high standard