Dublin, Leinster (Hybrid)
About Us
At
Valeo Foods Ireland
, we're passionate about great-tasting, nutritious Irish food and drinks. From much-loved brands like
Jacobs, Odlums, and Batchelors
, our products are part of Irish life.
With expertise in
manufacturing, R&D, nutrition, marketing, sales, supply chain
, and more — we're growing fast and looking for ambitious talent to join us.
We're now hiring a
National Account Manager
to join our high-performing Commercial team.
The Role: National Account Manager
You'll be responsible for
revenue, margin, and profit delivery
for one of our key customers. This is a strategic, customer-facing role working closely with the Customer Director and cross-functional teams to drive growth for Valeo's brands.
What You'll Be Doing
* Own and manage a key customer account, ensuring strong commercial performance and relationship growth.
* Hold full P&L responsibility for your account.
* Ensure full visibility and availability of SKUs across all relevant customer touchpoints.
* Secure new product listings through strategic negotiation.
* Lead product launch execution at customer level for maximum impact.
* Collaborate with Sales Management and Field Sales teams to align on merchandising and retail execution.
* Plan and manage customer-specific pricing strategies and increases.
* Work closely with Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams on commercial projects and problem-solving.
* Leverage category and shopper insights to drive customer growth.
* Manage customer communications, inquiries, and financial terms (e.g. DSO, deductions).
What You'll Bring
5+ years' experience
in a senior commercial role within FMCG
Strong
negotiation, influencing, and presentation
skills
Highly
collaborative
and comfortable working cross-functionally
Experience managing
complex customer P&Ls
Ability to think
strategically (1–3 years)
while delivering day-to-day results
Strong commercial acumen and
customer relationship management
skills
Excellent at identifying opportunities and converting them into results
Who You Are
* Ambitious, results-driven, and growth-focused
* A team player who thrives in fast-paced environments
* Agile and open to change
* A confident communicator with a strong presence in customer-facing situations
* Able to juggle multiple priorities without losing focus
* Committed to continuous learning and development
Why Join Valeo Foods?
You'll be part of a business that's proud of its heritage, excited about its future, and serious about developing its people. Join us and help shape the future of Irish food & drink.