National Key Account Executive - Lodging, Travel and Bar-Pub

In 1987, Red Bull not only launched a completely new product, it also created and has led ever since a whole new category, Energy Drinks. Today Red Bull employs around 18,000 people in over 177 countries, selling over 12 billion cans last year. The World of Red Bull provides the forum for you to use your talent and passion, to develop & grow yourself and make an impact through our purpose of giving wings to people & ideas.

The National Key Account Executive (NKAE) role is primarily responsible for winning new business and expanding Red Bull’s distribution within Lodging, Travel, and Bar-Pub segments. An equal key focus of the role will be to implement segment specific Point of Sale (POS) execution and vertical listing outcomes in new and existing accounts to win new consumers and drive subsequent incremental volume to a profitability target. The NKAE will be responsible for executing global agreements within the Lodging segment and participate in market updates with the global key accounts team.

WIN NEW BUSINESS, VOLUME SALES & PROFITABILITY DEVELOPMENT

• Execute global agreements within the Lodging segment and deliver best in class execution
• Win and contract new key account groups from "No Energy" or competitors using the Hunting List System
• Drive Key-3 listing growth in new and existing accounts
• Ensure key accounts meet volume targets and resign all existing key account groups

IN-ACCOUNT BRAND EXECUTION

• Execute segment-specific POS to drive awareness and boost beverage sales, activating Red Bull POS in lodging, travel, and bar-pub segments
• Secure agreements to place Red Bull coolers and digital posters with engaging content, ensuring listing and execution on digital ordering platforms
• Place segment specific POS with occasions messaging including Red Bull and customer owned POS materials
• Drive engagement with venue staff through training, competitions, and staff consumption programs

IN-ACCOUNT BRAND ACTIVATION

• Secure support for Red Bull consumer promotions and marketing initiatives
• Develop and implement bespoke brand activation tailored to the customer's tone of voice where applicable
• Maximise effectiveness of agreed customer joint-marketing funds to drive premium brand activation

CUSTOMER MANAGEMENT

• Efficiently manage joint marketing funds and variable rebates to agreed levels
• Conduct trading terms negotiations as needed to enhance profitability and business development
• Prepare and deliver rolling 6–12-month joint business plans (JBP’s) to all customers
• Obtain and manage monthly sales data from customers and distributor partners as needed

INTERNAL COLLABORATION

• Conduct internal investment pitches for new business opportunities
• Collaborate with the On Premise Marketing Partner to enhance brand activation outcomes
• Lead internal customer performance reviews with the Finance Partner.
• Keep the Hunting List and Key Account Tracker regularly updated

Minimum 3 years FMCG sales experience 

Skilled at diagnosing win-win opportunities and influencing customers to adopt them

Strong knowledge in premium brand execution and activation

Excellent commercial acumen and negotiation experience

Action-oriented, ensures tasks are completed and outcomes achieved

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