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Jack Link's Meat Snacks

Global leader in meat snack manufacturing

Key Account Manager - OOH & Convenience

Account ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLyon, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree at Bac+4/Bac+5 level in commerce, sales, marketing, finance, or a related discipline is desired; equivalent relevant experience in the FMCG sector may be considered.
  • At least five years of progressive commercial experience in FMCG, including demonstrated key account management experience in out-of-home, convenience, foodservice, wholesale, or related channels in France.
  • Strong knowledge of French Out-of-Home and Convenience channels, purchasing structures, the annual negotiation cycle, customer economics, and performance levers in stores and online.
  • Demonstrated success leading complex negotiations, building joint business plans, and developing credible relationships with senior distribution stakeholders.
  • Strong command of customer P&L management, trade investment, forecasting, and analysis, with the ability to balance growth, margin, and customer value creation.
  • Good understanding of assortment, distribution, pricing, promotion, merchandising, innovation, and field execution in FMCG.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, and familiarity with CRM tools, forecasting tools, syndicated market data, and customer portals.
  • Fluent French and professional-level English are required.
  • Must reside within a distance that allows regular travel to Lyon and be willing and able to travel regularly to customer offices, Link Snacks sites, and internal meetings in France and Europe.
  • A valid authorization to work in France is required.
  • Must be highly organized, autonomous, proactive, commercially performance-driven, and able to represent Link Snacks professionally and consistently achieve expected results.

Responsibilities

  • Own the commercial relationship and performance of an assigned portfolio across convenience retail, petrol and forecourt, travel, wholesale, foodservice, vending, and other Out-of-Home channels.
  • Develop and negotiate agreed customer objectives, apply and safeguard Link Snacks' commercial policy, and deliver measurable goals for net sales, gross margin, trade investment, outlet distribution, sell-through, and execution.
  • Build and protect the reputation of Link Snacks and its brands while managing customers, partners, and routes to market economically and efficiently.
  • Work closely with Field Sales, Marketing, Category Management, Finance, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and distribution partners to turn occasion, shopper, operator, and channel insights into customer propositions and ensure agreements are fully executed.
  • Lead customer strategy, joint business planning, and customer relationships.
  • Lead commercial negotiation and revenue growth.
  • Manage customer P&L, trade investment, and financial performance.
  • Manage portfolio, category, and in-market execution.
  • Oversee forecasting, supply, and operational excellence.
  • Provide cross-functional leadership and market intelligence.

About the Company

Jack Link's Meat Snacks

Global leader in meat snack manufacturing

Jack Link's Protein Snacks makes and sells protein-rich, ready-to-eat meat snacks under multiple brands (Jack Link's, BiFi, Peperami, Minuets) in over 40 countries. Its products are meat-based, designed to satisfy hunger while providing protein. The company is family-owned with in-house production and a global brand portfolio, giving it direct control over quality and distribution across markets. Its goal is to feed the wild sides of consumers worldwide by delivering high-quality, tasty protein snacks through its brands and extensive distribution network.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Minong, WI
Founded
2014

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