National Account Executive

We’re spreading plant-based joy for a bolder, brighter, tastier future across Europe. Oddlygood® , born in Finland in 2018, creates plant-based delights – from lip-smacking drinks to creamy “gurts” and delicious desserts. Rude Health® , founded in London in 2005, inspires healthy choices as a celebration, not a sacrifice, bringing joy to everyday eating with bold, natural plant-based drinks and cereals full of flavour and life.

Together, we’re building Europe’s leading challenger in plant-based foods – competing with the biggest names and doing it our way: with taste, creativity, and sustainability at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

As a National Account Executive, you will support the UK OOH Team to grow Rude Health and Oddlygood® into the main challenger brand in plant-based drinks and yogurts. You will manage and grow our Health & Organic Trade and Foodservice regional accounts. Your responsibilities will include relationship management, marketing plan execution, organizing trade shows, demand planning, cross-functional collaboration, account administration, and performance analysis.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and nurture relationships with existing national Health & Organic Trade wholesale accounts such as Suma, CLF, CN Foods, Whole Food Market, Planet Organic etc. and Foodservice regional wholesale accounts – Kent Frozen Foods, Goodnus, Hunts FS, etc.
• Develop strong relationships with the buyers and build a contact matrix with the top major accounts
• Foster collaboration between us as a supplier, our wholesaler accounts, and end users
• Own the creation and execution of annual strategy and plan for these two channels to achieve the overall company goals
• Execute and manage the annual marketing and promotion plan to ensure multiple deadlines, advertisement designs and specifications are met for Health & Organic Trade wholesalers.
• Work closely with Marketing Team and in-house designer to develop advertisements/digital banners/leaflets to communicate our brands and products effectively with the Health & Organic stores or Foodservice outlets
• Introduce new products to the targeted wholesale customers and support them with effective marketing plans and promotions.
• Review and analyse account performance metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement and supporting in implementing corrective actions.
• Work closely with the supply chain team to develop accurate demand forecasts, considering historical data, market trends, and promotional activities.
• Work collaboratively with the team to organize and support at trade shows and consumer events

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

Experience Level: We are searching for a candidate in their first or second role, with proactive attitude, growth mindset, a relationship builder, supportive team player, a strong desire to learn.

• Field sales experience with clean driving licence is preferred
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Attention to details
• Strong organization skills with excellent project and time management
• Results-driven, entrepreneurial, proactive mindset, and eagerness to take on responsibilities – ‘treat it like it’s your own’ mindset.
• Strong presentation skills
• Problem Solving skills
• Commercial acumen
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• A genuine passion for our mission & values; plant-based products, food, and sustainability.

Interested?
Apply latest on the 14th Dec and join us in shaping the future of plant-based foods!