AddressThe Business
Patties Food Group is a value-led organisation with a rich Australian history, home to some of our most iconic brands including Four’N Twenty, Patties, Herbert Adams, Nanna’s, Lean Cuisine, Weight Watchers and On the Menu. Our company values of courage, trust, integrity, and ownership reflect our origin as a proudly local company and have helped form a strong foundation for international growth. Patties is the market leader in frozen savoury and frozen meals categories, with 6 manufacturing sites across Australia and New Zealand, and a workforce of over 1700.
Of course, along with Great Brands, and Great Assets, the other vital ingredient in our recipe for success is – GREAT PEOPLE, and that is where you come in!
The Role
As National Account Manager with Patties Food you will manage key categories and drive growth within the Independent retail sector. Reporting to the Customer Director, you will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to execute joint business plans, maximize sales, and achieve profitability targets. Your strategic focus will encompass brand development, market expansion, and fostering mutually beneficial relationships with customers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute joint business plans with MSO & State customer partners to drive category growth and achieve financial goals.
- Maximize growth potential key brands within the Independent sector through targeted marketing strategies and effective product placement
- Identify and pursue opportunities to expand product portfolio into complementary categories aligned with consumer preferences and market trends
- Explore strategic opportunities into new markets or distribution channels, leveraging business strengths and capabilities.
To be successful in the role you will have;
- Proven account management experience within relevant channels such as grocery, P&C Pharmacy etc.
- Familiarity with category management, marketing, revenue management or demand/supply planning preferred.
- Strong technical skills including proficiency in MS Office Suite, IRI or Nielsen Data Analytics and demand forecasting systems
- Demonstrated ability to drive mutual profitable growth through collaborative category strategies with customers
- Excellent communication, negotiation and decision making skills
Alignment and fit with our Patties values is essential.
What we offer you
At Patties Food Group we are an Equal Opportunity employer, that is committed to providing an inclusive environment where all employees are treated fairly and with respect. As a member of the Patties Food Group team, you will have access to generous employee benefits that compliment a positive work/life balance, including salary packaging, hybrid/flexible working arrangements, take home products, access to the onsite gym (Mentone), access to an onsite Childcare Centre, Employee Assistant Program (EAP) services, supportive parental leave options and multiple social and engagement activities.
Join us now!
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. No fee of any type will be paid in the event we hire a candidate whose resume is submitted by an employment agency to any of our employees without a valid written recruitment agreement. Such resumes shall be deemed the sole property of Patties Food Group.
