<a><img style="width:100%;height:100%" src="https://performancemanager.successfactors.eu/doc/custom/carlsbergg/C23527_Britvic_Header-3.jpg" alt="Career Portal Photo"></a>Job Title: National Account Controller - Discounters Location: Hybrid – Hemel Hempstead (monthly travel to various customers and other Carlsberg Britvic sites is expected) Job Length: Permanent – Full Time Competitive Salary with extensive benefits: <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Monthly product allowance – alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available </li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Private Medical options</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Life Assurance </li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Company bonus scheme</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Access to 24/7 GP services</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Enhanced pension contribution</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Generous holiday (inc bank holidays)</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Access to a range of high street discounts</li> </ul> Carlsberg Britvic is the largest multi-beverage supplier in the UK and is home to some of the most iconic and popular beers & soft drinks, including Carlsberg Danish Pilsner, 1664, Poretti and Brooklyn to ale favourites such as Hobgoblin and Wainwright. For soft drinks, Carlsberg Britvic’s brands include J2O, Robinsons, Tango and London Essence along with the licence rights to the Pepsi portfolio in the UK including Pepsi MAX, 7UP, Lipton Iced Tea and Rockstar Energy. With a strong national footprint, the Carlsberg Britvic business includes 5 production facilities and 16 logistics depot’s servicing customers up and down the UK. As the Dynamic, Multi-Beverage Powerhouse, we are united by a single, consistent goal: ensuring our people thrive. About the role: We are now recruiting for a National Account Controller – Discounters. This role will manage our external relationships with multiple discounters, including Home Bargains, B&M, Farmfoods, Poundland, Heron, One Beyond, Olive Group & The Range for the Carlsberg Britvic Soft Drinks Portfolio. Role Responsibilities: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Accelerate discounter customer growth by using brand, shopper, and category insights to develop compelling commercial and category strategies.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Manage the development and delivery of high-quality commercial agreements, aligning joint business priorities and structuring investment to optimize P&L and accelerate growth for both Carlsberg Britvic and customers.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Coach and develop an effective discounter account team, embedding effective commercial discipline ( 3 direct reports – 1 indirect report).</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Own the creation of 1–3 year account plans that align with customer and business priorities, positioning the portfolio to deliver sustainable volume and share growth.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Partner cross-functionally with Brand, Category and Shopper Marketing teams to unlock growth opportunities and ensure flawless execution across accounts.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Champion growth-focused strategies and execution, from promotional planning and distribution expansion to the effective launch of key innovations increasing volume and profit.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Establish Carlsberg Britvic as the partner of choice within soft drinks, aligning closely to customer strategies to unlock new occasions, missions and growth opportunities.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Oversee robust S&OP forecasting and performance management, ensuring accountability and delivery across the account management team.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Collaborate closely with the Channel Director to develop and sustain a forward-looking culture across the integrated drinks team.</li> </ul> Experience and Key Attributes: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Develops credible relationships with senior leaders and shapes results through sharp commercial insight.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Motivates collaborative, inclusive teams by setting clear objectives and providing coaching that supports long-term growth.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Balances risk and opportunity, making sound, data-led decisions in complex and ambiguous environments.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Owns delivery end-to-end, improving performance against challenging targets while embedding accountability across teams.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Partners effectively across functions to deliver aligned, customer-centric and commercially viable plans.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Guides effectively through uncertainty, pressure, and change while preserving clarity and direction.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Approaches challenges with a broad view, takes decisive action, and leverages opportunities to expand growth across brands, customers, and channels.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Focused on delivering high-quality service and building sustainable growth for both business and customers.</li> </ul> Our commitment to diversity equity & inclusion We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences - including those of different races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, religions, and socioeconomic statuses. We actively seek to create a safe and inclusive environment for all of our colleagues, where diverse perspectives are welcomed, and inclusive practices are embedded in everything we do. We are happy to support accessibility needs, to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates, so please do let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process. Application Process: We read applications continuously, and vacancies may be filled anytime, so please apply as early as possible. We look forward to receiving your application. This is an exciting time to join our newly formed business – with their incredible individual history’s, innovation of products and some of the UK’s most iconic brands, Carlsberg Britvic strives to deliver the best service to our customers and consumers. We aim to make a difference, bringing together two diverse companies, our global reach enables opportunity, growth and a chance to work with some fantastic people.

National Account Controller - Discounters (Hemel Hempstead, GB) @ Carlsberg Global Business Services A/S

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