National Account Manager

Sales | Dublin | Full Time | Temporary

We are Dr. Oetker. Since our beginnings, we have been breaking new ground. With pizza, cake, and desserts at the core of our business, as well as digital platforms and services – we create the "Taste of Home" for millions around the world with you.

Are you ready for a new challenge? Then take your next step.

About Us

Since our beginnings at Dr. Oetker, we have been breaking new ground. With pizza, cake, and desserts, as well as digital platforms and services – quality and an innovative spirit set us apart.

What awaits you? It's up to you! At. Dr. Oetker, you can actively shape the future – both yours and ours. We want to be part of something bigger. Don't you?

As a global, family run business our culture is really important to us. All of our employees are inspired and motivated to create a competitive advantage in the market place for our customers and consumers, whilst having fun at the same time!

JOIN THE TASTE.

About the Role

We have an opportunity for National Account Manager to join our Sales team, to cover a period of maternity leave ideally from October 2026 to November 2027. This is an exciting opportunity to work with category leading brands in home baking, working across a range of major retailers and discount customers.

Key Responsibilities

Manage Key Customer Relationships – Build and maintain strong relationships with retail customers, leading Joint Business Planning (JBP) discussions and developing growth plans that meet customer needs while delivering mutual business benefit.

Deliver Sales and Profit Targets – Drive revenue, market share and profitability by managing pricing, promotions, trade investment and budgets, while monitoring performance against agreed commercial objectives.

Commercial Negotiations – Lead negotiations on annual agreements, promotional plans, pricing and contracts, influencing customer decision-makers to secure growth opportunities and resolve commercial issues in a way that protects profitability.

Analyse Performance and Develop Growth Plans – Review sales, EPOS, market and category data to identify opportunities for improvement and create strategic account plans that support long-term customer and company objectives.

About You

Commercially Aware – Demonstrates a strong understanding of profit, pricing, promotions and the key drivers of the business. Focuses on delivering sustainable growth that benefits both the customer and the company.

Excellent Relationship Builder – Builds and maintains strong, trusted relationships with retailers and internal stakeholders. Collaborates effectively across functions and influences others to achieve shared objectives.

Resilient and Results-Focused – Remains positive, composed and focused under pressure, particularly during negotiations and challenging trading periods. Consistently works towards achieving sales, profit and market share targets.

Analytical and Strategic Thinker – Uses data and insights to identify opportunities, solve problems and make informed decisions. Thinks long term and develops plans that support customer, category and business growth.

Location

The role will be based from our Dublin Head Office (Calmount Park, Dublin 12) with free on-site parking. We’re currently working to a hybrid model where a minimum of 2 days per week are spent in the office. You may be required to travel to other external locations to meet business requirements.

Benefits

The National Account Managers role offers:

• A competitive compensation package: This role offers a total annual salary between €55,000 and €60,000. The offered salary and benefits package depend on seniority, skills, and responsibilities assessed during the selection process and based on market data.

• Company Bonus Scheme (up to 10% of eligible earnings paid upon contract completion)

• Company Car Allowance of €600 per month

• Hybrid working pattern (minimum of 2 days a week office based)

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

• Flexible start/finish times

• Enhanced family friendly leave and company sick pay

• VHI Private Health cover and employee assistance programme

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Occupational Health

• Free eye test vouchers

• Salary sacrifice pension scheme (4% employee, 4% employer contributions) from day 1 of employment

• Life assurance (4x annual salary)

• Employee referral scheme (£350)

• Employee loyalty scheme, recognising length of service milestones

• A fantastic place to work with access to our cake & pizza products!

We look forward to your online application. Just click the "Apply now" button, and you're good to go. Still have questions? Then please feel free to reach out to us directly.

Dr. Oetker is an equal opportunities employer. We continuously work to shape and live in a corporate culture where everyone feels welcome. At Dr. Oetker, your personality and qualifications are what count. Not gender, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion, disability, age or sexual orientation, and identity.

Dr. Oetker Ireland Ltd.