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Hi. We're SURREAL. We make cereal.
We take the cereals we loved as kids, and remake them to be high protein, low sugar, and just as tasty as the classics.
Since we started in 2022, we’ve become the UK’s fastest growing cereal brand. We’re available in 3500 stores, including Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Co-Op, and Holland & Barrett.
Working here is fast-paced and varied – with lots of new projects and launches in the pipeline. Our team is full of smart, supportive, collaborative people, who like mucking in – and we’re looking for someone who ticks those boxes.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a results-driven and strategic Senior Grocery Account Manager to lead and manage key grocery retailer accounts. This role is responsible for developing and executing best-in-class customer plans, delivering financial targets, and leading commercial projects that support business growth. You will work cross-functionally with category, brand and operations to deliver excellent execution of customer plans & relationships that drive long-term value.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Account Management: Own and lead the relationship with major grocery retail accounts, acting as the key point of contact and ensuring a high standard of customer service and partnership (Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose etc).
- Customer Planning & Sell-In: Develop and implement customer-specific business plans, including annual joint business planning (JBP), sell-in strategies, promotional execution, and in-store activations.
- Financial Delivery: Take full accountability for the delivery of revenue, margin, and other financial KPIs across your accounts, ensuring accurate forecasting and budget management.
- Retail Activation: Plan and execute impactful in-store and online activations in collaboration with marketing and shopper teams to drive brand visibility and sales performance.
- Commercial Leadership: Lead key commercial initiatives and strategic projects aimed at optimizing performance, entering new channels, or enhancing customer experience.
- Reporting & Analysis: Provide insightful analysis of customer performance, competitor activity, and category trends to inform decision-making and adapt plans accordingly.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with supply chain, marketing, finance, and category teams to ensure alignment and seamless execution of customer plans.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Proven experience in managing major grocery retail accounts at a senior level.
- Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering financial targets.
- Excellent negotiation, relationship management, and communication skills.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to manage both long-term planning and short- term execution.
- Experience leading cross-functional projects or commercial initiatives.
- Data-driven with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.o Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
- FMCG experience in a Blue Chip environment
- Experience in working with Tesco’s or Sainsbury’s
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and sales forecasting tools
- Experience in working with category data providers
MORE ABOUT US:
We’re a flexible/hybrid office – most people come in 3/4 days a week, and that feels about right for us.
We wanna be an open, diverse, and inclusive business, so we encourage people from all backgrounds and walks of life to apply. Even if you hate cereal.
Some of our benefits include:
- 25 days holiday
- 3pm finish on Fridays
- Flexible working
- Share options
- Classpass membership
- More free cereal than you can shake a spoon at
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