Let’s be honest, La Vie’s plant-based lardons bacon & ham are WAY too delicious to keep them to ourselves in France. This is why we need YOU to bring more joy and love to the menus in the UK We have the following challenges for you: The Senior Key Account Manager for Retail will be responsible for managing and growing La Vie’s business across national accounts including Tesco, Sainsburys, Waitrose, Ocado and Wholefoods. With a combined portfolio value of £2.8M in 2024, and plan to deliver 100% growth within retail in 2025, this role is pivotal in driving sales and ensuring the brand’s mission resonates with our retail partners and consumers. The ideal candidate will have experience in a mission-led branded business, with a passion for promotion a brand that stands for more than just products. This is an office-based role, with flexibility to work from home up to 2 days per week. Job responsibilities: Key Outputs Measurements (KPIs) Develop and implement strategic plans for Tesco, Sainsburys, Waitrose, Ocado, and Wholefoods to drive growth and deliver sales targets. Win new business with key account targets including Coop, Morrisons, Asda, Meal box retailers such as Gousto, Hello Fresh, White label opportunities where appropriate. Be a ‘Hungry Hunter’ don’t be afraid to knock down doors, ask over and above, and set a best-in-class example to the wider sales team of how to secure new business. Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers within these retailers. Monitor and analyze account performance, identifying opportunities and risks, and taking proactive action to optimize sales. Negotiate terms, promotions, and joint business plans to ensure mutual growth and profitability. Champion La Vie’s mission to ‘Gather all consumers, meat-eaters and vegans alike’ with our no-compromise multi-award-winning products. Work closely with marketing and CSR teams to align sales strategies and with the brands mission and communicate this effectively. Stay updated on market trends, competitor activity, and consumer insights to inform account strategies. Provide feedback and recommendations to internal teams to enhance product offering and positioning. Work cross-functionally with internal teams, including marketing, supply chain, and finance to ensure alignment and delivery of account objectives. Act as a mentor and cost to junior team members, sharing knowledge and expertise to support their development. Be a driving force of positive energy within the team, set a best-in-class example for a can-do attitude and find solutions to overcome problems You are joining our adventure in a crucial phase with many career opportunities: The sky’s the limit, join our pink rocket ship