National Account Manager (Market Drayton, ENG, GB, TF9 3SQ) at Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller | Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller

Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 31,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain.Müller is ranked within the top 20 in The Grocer’s Top 100 list of Britain’s Biggest Brands and is picked from shelves millions of times each year. Müller UK & Ireland includes:

Müller Milk & Ingredients which aims to be Britain’s private label dairy leader and produces branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter and ingredients products. It boasts a network of dairies and depots servicing customers throughout the country.

Müller Yogurt & Desserts which is the UK’s leading yogurt manufacturer which aims to create millions more Müller moments for its consumers. It is responsible for major brands like Müller Corner, Müllerlight, Müller Bliss, Müller Rice, FRijj and Müller Kefir Smoothie and produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International. It also supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a dedicated, state of the art yogurt facility.

National Account Manager – Convenience & Travel Channels

Location: Market Drayton (Travel required)

At Müller, we don’t just sell dairy – we build careers.

We’re a business that’s passionate about growth, innovation and delivering exceptional value to our customers. As part of our Commercial team, you’ll be joining a fast-paced environment where your ideas and energy can make a real impact.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a National Account Manager to take full ownership of a portfolio of Convenience & Travel accounts. Reporting to the Senior National Account Manager, you’ll be responsible for delivering Müller’s strategic growth plans, driving distribution and unlocking new business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Full P&L accountability for your account portfolio.
• Implement strategic growth plans, working cross-functionally with Category to drive extended distribution.
• Build and implement Joint Business Plans (JBPs) with key customers, ensuring profitable growth and managing relationships with external sales resources to unlock further travel and forecourt sites.
• Manage and lead promotional and shopper engagement strategies.
• Identify NPD & PPA opportunities relevant to channel and customer base; collaborate with commercial colleagues to bring innovative concepts to market.
• Work with Finance and Demand Planning to develop sales forecasts and align sales volumes with Operations.

About You

You’ll bring:

• Passion, energy and motivation to achieve ambitious new business targets
• 3–5 years’ experience in a similar Account Management role
• Proven growth mindset and tangible achievements
• FMCG negotiation experience and structured selling skills
• Strong customer relationship management and internal networking
• Initiative and ability to manage multiple key projects
• Strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Ownership of targets and project delivery

Desirable Skills:

• Good understanding of procedures within a discipline
• Basic leadership experience

What You’ll Receive

In return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, we offer our employees numerous benefits as part of your employment, including:

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus scheme
• Company car
• Private medical healthcare
• Contributory pension plan
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual leave increasing with service.
• Flexible benefits programme
• In addition, our employees have access to a Rewards Benefits Programme, giving you a range of discounts across 800 retailers online and in store.

Contact Details:

F.A.O. UK Recruitment, Müller UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ