National Account Executive

Position: National Account Executive )
Location: Greater London

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Job Description Let’s be honest — La Vie’s plant-based products are WAY too delicious to stay niche. Which is why we need
** YOU
* * to help us accelerate our growth in the UK. From regional wholesalers to iconic retailers like
** Morrisons, Waitrose & Ocado**, your mission is to help make La Vie a must-have brand on shelf — and in baskets.

You’ll be joining La Vie at an exciting moment in our UK journey, working closely with our UK Retail Lead and wider team to build strong foundations and scale fast.

And yes… you’ll be one of a small, mighty UK team — so your impact will be huge.
** Your Mission
**** 1. Grow & Support Key Grocery Accounts
** You’ll play a critical role in the day-to-day management and growth of La Vie across UK grocery.
* Manage a portfolio of
** regional wholesalers**, owning relationships, execution, and performance.
* Support the UK Retail Lead on
** key national grocery accounts
** including Tesco, Sainsburys, Morrisons, Waitrose, and Ocado — with a clear pathway to future account ownership.
* Help prepare and deliver customer meetings, reviews, and joint plans that drive distribution, rate of sale, and long-term growth.
** 2. Be a Data-Driven Decision Maker
** You’ll be at the heart of turning data into action.
* Analyse
** market trends, sales data, and performance metrics
** to support decision-making across the grocery channel and beyond.
* Track and manage
** promotional spend, promotional activity, and EPOS performance
** across accounts.
* Continually review
** brand and SKU performance**, using data sources such as
** IRI, Dunnhumby, and SIP
** to identify opportunities and risks.
* Support wider grocery strategy by sharing insights and recommendations with the UK Retail Lead and wider team.
** 3. Execute Brilliantly In-Store & Online
** You’ll help make sure La Vie shows up brilliantly wherever shoppers find us.
* Set up and manage
** product listings, promotions, and the product catalogue
** across accounts.
* Track execution to ensure promotions land on time and perform as expected.
* Support new launches and range changes, working cross-functionally to ensure smooth delivery.
** 4. Collaborate Across the Business
** At La Vie, no one works in silos — and neither will you.
* Work closely with
** Sales, Marketing, Supply, Finance, and Operations
** to support account needs and business priorities.
* Provide ad-hoc support across
** OOH and Manufacturing projects**, gaining exposure beyond grocery and helping the wider UK business thrive.
* Be a proactive team player — always ready to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in.##

Preferred Experience
* ** Degree educated**, with
** 1+ year FMCG sales experience** (grocery, wholesale, or related channels).
* Strong
** commercial acumen
** with a results-driven mindset.
* Confident using
** data and analytics
** to spot trends and inform decisions.
* Excellent
** communication skills** — comfortable presenting internally and externally.
* Experience building and maintaining
** strong customer relationships**.
* Highly
** organised**, with the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines.
* Strong
** Excel / Google Sheets
** skills.
* A
** driven, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset** — curious, enthusiastic, and ready to grow.

You’ll be joining La Vie at a pivotal stage in our UK growth — with real responsibility, exposure to major retailers, and a clear pathway for development into full account management. This is a role where you’ll learn fast, have ownership, and genuinely shape the future of the brand in the UK.Hop aboard our pink rocket ship  — it’s going to be a fun ride.
** Salary & Benefits
** We believe great people deserve great rewards:
** Competitive base salary**, depending on experience    
** 25 days annual leave**, plus additional holiday for long service     Competitive maternity package     Competitive pension scheme     Opportunities to work from our Paris office (ooh la la)    
** Central London office
** with flexible working (minimum 3 days per week in-office)    
** Unlimited La Vie products** — yes, really
* Contract Type:  
** Full-Time
**
* Start Date:

** 19 January 2026
**
* Location:

** Londres
* *
* Experience:

**> 1 year**
* ** Possible partial remote*
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