Kepak is a family-owned, future-facing food company with a rich heritage of more than 50 years of meat craft. From the establishment of a family owned butcher shop in Dublin in 1966, Kepak has grown significantly and today the group has a turnover of €1.6bn and employs more than 5,000 people across 12 manufacturing sites in Ireland and the UK. Kepak Foods Division have developed a portfolio of brands that are successful in the chilled convenience and frozen meat categories in the UK, Ireland and chosen European markets for both Retail and Foodservice Customers. We have 2 Manufacturing Sites supported by shared services, with 500 people supporting our vision to become a transformed, future proofed, profitable €0.5bn Food Business by 2030. Here at Kepak Kirkham, Home of Rustlers, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Key Account Manager to join our busy sales team. This will support our High Street Discounters and will be responsible for managing a portfolio of customers as well as build, implement and deliver the High Street Discounter Strategy. Main duties include: Full P&L account responsibility and delivering the numbers. Establishing and developing business plans to grow existing business and drive new opportunities. Drive visibility across all tiers within the categories, utilising cross-category customer relationships. Manage an agreed shopper marketing budget through in-store and online category/shopper-leading activations. Develop and agree on a promotional/ranging plan in line with business objectives. Monitor and look to improve ROI using promotional and marketing evaluations constantly. Negotiate commercials that will benefit Kepak and the retailer. Manage all aspects, from sales reporting, business planning, forecasting, promotions, and ad terms, including all associated administration and delivery, in a timely manner. Manage communication with internal key stakeholders. Manage account debt within agreed limits. Requirements Must have 2 years experience working in a similar commercial role, preferably FMCG retail Must have previous account management experience ideally within retail sales Have strong relationship building skills across all levels and influencing internal & external stakeholders Full Driving License IT skills and proficiency in MS Office Presentation Skills Benefits Competitive salary Annual bonus potential BUPA Cash plan free of charge Values awards program Employee assistance program Cycle to work scheme Corporate gym membership at Ribby Hall Village Salary sacrifice pension plans Life assurance Subsidised canteen and free hot drinks