National Account Manager Asda - Flexible location across the UK

CURRENT EMPLOYEES, CONSULTANTS, AND AGENCY PARTNERS: If you currently work for Brown-Forman, please apply by clicking the Careers icon on the Workday portal. For best results, use Google Chrome to view this page. Quote from Hiring Manager Working with one of the World’s most iconic and valuable Spirits Brands ‘Jack Daniel’s’ along with other Premium Spirit brands such as Woodford Reserve, Chambord, Diplomatico Rum and Gin Mare, this is a great opportunity to join a high performing team and be an integral part of our business. You will be given full autonomy, responsibility and accountability for a top 5 grocery account, driving commercial success and excellence across the Asda business through collaboration with key stakeholders, internally and externally. Meaningful Work From Day One Leading the Joint Business Plan and having full P&L ownership, managing all variables (commercial, marketing, supply chain.) to deliver the plan while developing longer term strategic and commercial plans for your account. An important part of this role will be to lead the brand activation plans, working closely with Customer Marketing internally and the customers media partners. What You Can Expect ● Build Strong Relationships - Build and develop best in class relationships both externally with our Retail Partner and internally with Key Stakeholders and other functions within Brown-Forman. Looking beyond the outline trading plan and pursue new opportunities/ ways of working to strengthen the relationship and performance within Asda ● Lead the JBP Process – Plan, agree and deliver the JBP, managing the process ensuring that the JBP delivers against B-F key metrics as well as delivering against the customers KPI’s. ● Develop Commercial & Strategic Plans – Working with key functions such as RGM and Customer Marketing along with other stakeholders to develop commercial and strategic plans that deliver long term sustainable growth for the account. ● Manage the P&L – Meet/exceed annual volume, value & profit objectives of all brands across your account. ● Administration Accountability – Ensure all admin (internally and externally) is complete correctly and on time, such as, invoicing, promotional nominations, new line forms, cost price changes, forecast updates etc. What You Bring to the Table ● Strong sales and account management experience with a proven track record of successfully delivering brand growth in a highly competitive environment. ● Demonstrated ability to forecast and analyse accurately, with an attention to detail. ● Working collaboratively is hugely important, you will also have excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills. ● Entrepreneurship and an eye for new opportunities, to exceed the plan. ● Strong computer skills with current, or the ability to quickly build, proficiency in Google Workspace. What Makes You Unique ● You are proactive, goal-oriented and passionate about delivering results and constantly seek to improve. ● You have a positive attitude and can demonstrate resilience by overcoming challenges and staying calm under pressure. ● You are a team player, who wants to share experience and seek to support others to achieve the business goals. Who We Are We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work. What We Offer Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce. #LI #jackdaniels Requisition Type: Employee Management Level: Leader Global Job Level: L2 Number of Openings Available: 1 Brown‑Forman Corporation has been building exceptional spirits brands for more than 150 years, responsibly upholding our founding promise of “Nothing Better in the Market.” Our portfolio of premium brands includes the Jack Daniel’s Family of Brands, Woodford Reserve, Herradura, el Jimador, Korbel, New Mix, Old Forester, The Glendronach, Glenglassaugh, Benriach, Diplomático Rum, Chambord, Gin Mare, Fords Gin, Slane, and Coopers’ Craft. With a team of approximately 5,400 employees worldwide, we proudly share our passion for premium beverages in more than 170 countries. Discover more about us at brown-forman.com and stay connected through LinkedIn, Instagram, and X. Brown-Forman Corporation is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Brown-Forman Corporation to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status. Accommodations available upon request including an Interpreter.