Join Team Oato as our UK Grocery National Account Manager
Hey there, oat-enthusiasts and deal-closers!
Are you ready to shake up the UK grocery scene with the freshest, creamiest oat milk around? At Oato, we're not just making delicious drinks; we're building a community of folks who love good vibes and great taste. And we need YOU to help us spread the joy!
What's the Gig?
We're on the hunt for an experienced, passionate and driven UK Grocery National Account Manager to join our growing team.
You'll be the superhero of our grocery partnerships, making sure Oato is front and centre on shelves across the nation and you get how challenger brands like us work.
If you're someone who loves building relationships, negotiating awesome deals, and getting excited about plant-based goodness, you're our kind of person!
Responsibilities:
1. Sell, Negotiate & Grow: Secure and grow distribution, promotions, and visibility for Oato products.
2. Build & Nurture: Forge strong, lasting relationships with key grocery partners across the UK.
3. Plan & Execute: Develop and implement strategic account plans to drive sales and achieve targets.
4. Analyse & Optimise: Keep a close eye on sales data, market trends, and competitor activity to identify opportunities and improve performance.
5. Collaborate & Innovate: Work closely with our marketing, operations, and product teams to bring fresh ideas and exciting initiatives to life.
6. Spread the Oato Joy: Be a passionate brand ambassador, sharing the Oato story and values with our partners.
What You Bring to the Table:
1. Proven experience as a National Account Manager in the UK grocery sector (ideally for a chilled challenger brand)
2. A knack for building strong relationships and negotiating great trading plans
3. Excellent communication and presentation skills – you can talk oat milk all day!
4. A data-driven mindset and a love for analysing sales and supply chain facts and figures.
5. A proactive, enthusiastic, and can-do attitude – you're ready to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in!
6. A genuine passion for plant-based, sustainability and all-around tasty food and drink
7. Valid UK Driving Licence
Why Join the Oato Family?
1. Be part of a fun, dynamic, supportive and fast-growing brand.
2. Make a real impact on breakfast, brews and beyond!
3. Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package.
4. Work with a team that's as passionate about oat milk as you are!
5. The chance to help build a brand that is making a real difference.
Ready to talk?
If you're ready to join our mission to make the world a little bit better, we want to hear from you! Send your CV and a cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit to hello@oato.co.uk
Let's make some amazing things happen!
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Sales and Business Development
Industries
Food and Beverage Services
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