Key Account Executive (Senior Professional) - Arla Foods UK- Leeds

Do you thrive in a fast-paced commercial environment and want to make a real impact within FMCG?

Join Arla Foods as a Key Account Executive and play a key role in strengthening and growing our customer partnerships.

How You Will Make An Impact

Reporting to the Key Account Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our commercial operations, supporting both day-to-day account activity and longer-term business growth. You’ll work closely with customer and internal stakeholders, using data-driven insight to help shape commercial decisions and maximise performance. Your key responsibilities will include;

Owning P&L responsibility at account level, supporting sales reporting, forecasting, business planning, promotions, terms, debt including all associated administration Producing daily EPOS data updates with clear, insightful commentary Creating & maintaining promotional performance tracking documents, sharing analysis with relevant stakeholders in a timely manner Managing customer relationships and coordinating day-to-day operational issues, including deliveries and shortages Supporting the development and negotiation of joint business plans to drive growth and unlock new opportunities

What Will Make You Successful

Ideally, you’ll bring up to two years of experience in a commercial FMCG role. You’ll be results focused, highly organised, and motivated to develop your commercial skillset. Strong numerical capability is essential, alongside a collaborative mindset and a genuine desire to learn and progress within a fast-paced environment. You’ll be comfortable managing multiple priorities, building relationships with customers and internal stakeholders, and contributing confidently to commercial discussions.

What do we offer?

We’re committed to supporting your growth and development, offering internal and external training opportunities. You’ll enjoy a competitive salary, 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays, matched pension contributions up to 6%, life assurance, and flexible benefits.

Would you like to join us?

For more information please contact Olivia Pine, Talent Acquisition Partner at Arla Foods. The closing date for this position is the 13th May 2026 and only CV’s sent directly via the link will be considered.

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with natural, sustainable nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about. If you are looking to shape the future with an ambitious global cooperative that truly cares about your growth, where everyone feels valued and empowered, and collaboration is the core of culture, Arla is a choice you can feel good about.

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