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Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.
As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.
To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact
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What will this role achieve?
As Business Account Manager, you will have responsibility for delivery of revenue and profit budget for the Irish convenience and wholesale trade.
What will be your key deliverables?
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Full ownership and accountability of our Irish convenience trade (c-stores and forecourts), along with day-to-day account management
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Full P&L management including forecasting and delivery of monthly sales & profit targets
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Develop 3 year strategic plan for the Convenience channel
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Build winning strategic relationships with all Buyers and senior buyers and being able to handle combative conversations, turning them back to collaborative
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Be the voice of the customer internally to ensure execution of winning growth and share plans for pladis
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Work closely with our UK Managed Convenience team and UK Head of Grocery Convenience, to garner insight and combined with category knowledge, distil strategic plan for Irish convenience retailers
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Implement the plan using negotiation skills, creativity and energy
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Set high standards for internal reporting and performance reviews
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Conduct store visits, reporting on pladis, competitor and adjacent categories to build winning plans
Bring your experience.
Essential
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Proven track record of account management in Irish convenience retailing and handling tough conversations
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Ability to generate insight through raw data sources such as Nielsen and Kantar and pivot to category driving recommendations
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Driven individual and creativity to challenge the status quo internally and externally
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Flex to work effectively autonomously and within team towards a common goal
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Problem solving and solution orientated under pressure
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Creative flare to turn challenges into opportunities
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Branded experience (as opposed to Retailer Brand).
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Strong prioritisation and workload management
What will the interview process be?
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1st stage interview – 45 minutes competency-based interview based on our company values and your experiences.
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2nd stage interview – 60 minutes – a technical interview to understand your skill set/case study or presentation interview.
pladis does also use both Psychometric and Aptitude tests to support our processes so you may be asked to complete these as part of your process.
Some processes may differ, but we will keep you updated!
What does pladis offer you?
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Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) – this is the business’s annual bonus scheme.
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Car Allowance
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Private medical Insurance
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Stakeholder Pension Scheme
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25 days + bank holidays
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Holiday Enhancement Scheme
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1 Volunteering Day per year
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Cycle to work scheme.
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Discount and Cashback Scheme – make your everyday spending work hard for you on major high street brands, supermarkets and services
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Access to Employee Assistance Programme
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Financial Wellbeing Support
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Access to great training and development opportunities
Our Values
Purpose led – We’re energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every bite
Agile – We’re ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and our consumers.
Positive – We’re highly motivated optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be better
Resilient - We’re persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn and move forward
Collaborative – We gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together.
Best mix of ingredients
pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.
We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.
