National Account Executive - FTC 12 Months

National Account Executive - FTC 12 Months

Based in Salford, Manchester, this hybrid National Account Executive FTC 12 months role sits at the heart of our retailers playing a key part in turning great plans into profitable, sustainable sales growth across Kellanova's leading brands. It's a role that blends sharp commercial thinking with strong collaboration, supporting National Account Managers to deliver against ambitious targets while keeping customers front and centre. Ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced FMCG environment, this position offers broad exposure across forecasting, account execution, and customer engagement. With real responsibility and visibility, it provides a fantastic opportunity to build experience, confidence, and momentum in a commercial sales career.

A taste of what you'll be doing:

• Driving accurate forecasting and planning: Accountable alongside National Account Managers for demand planning and sales forecasting against clear timelines and KPIs, bringing rigour, insight, and proactive thinking to support confident decision-making and profitable growth.
• Creating compelling customer stories: Supports the development of customer-ready presentations and sell-in materials, translating data and insight into clear, engaging narratives that land with both internal teams and external customers.
• Being a trusted point of contact: Acts as a key contact for customers and the wider sales team, providing accurate and timely account planning information while building credibility through clear communication and a helpful, solutions-focused approach.
• Shaping account strategy and performance: Supports the continuous development of the account portfolio strategy and overall commercial performance, with scope for the right candidate to take on customer account responsibility as a natural next step in their career journey.
• Championing the customer voice: Acts as the voice of the customer both internally and externally, building strong, long-lasting relationships and ensuring customer needs are clearly understood and represented across the business.

We're looking for someone with experience in a National Accounts role with clear, process-driven responsibilities. An excellent communicator with strong influencing skills and the ability to build rapport. Excellent Excel skills and a commercially minded, analytical approach. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively. Experience working in a fast-paced FMCG or grocery retail environment, partnering cross-functionally.

At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world's best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands includes Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others. Kellanova's Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world's best performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together. Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents and ideas to work.

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here.