National Controller – Foodservice

Kepak Group

. Deliver profitable growth across sales, margin and volume .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeKirkham • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing wholesale and distribution accounts, driving profitable sales growth, and developing strategic business plans. Proven ability to lead negotiations and coach high-performing teams while ensuring effective collaboration across supply chain and marketing functions.

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Account ManagementSales GrowthNegotiation SkillsFinancial ExpertiseUK Foodservice Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Sales GrowthForecastingTrade InvestmentP&L ManagementBusiness Planning

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingPeople LeadershipCoaching

Industry Keywords

WholesaleDistributionFoodserviceMarket ExpansionProduct Availability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver profitable growth across sales, margin and volume
Develop joint business plans with national wholesalers and distributors
Lead negotiations on pricing, promotions and trading terms, maximising return on investment
Secure new listings, expand distribution and improve product availability
Work with Supply Chain, Marketing and Field Sales to deliver accurate forecasts and successful customer launches
Coach and develop a high-performing account management team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven success managing major wholesale, distribution or foodservice accounts
Strong track record of profitable sales growth and customer development
Commercial and financial expertise, including customer P&Ls, forecasting and trade investment
Confident negotiation, relationship-building and people leadership skills
Clear understanding of UK foodservice routes to market

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company Pension
Further Education support
Bike to Work Scheme — You can buy a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income, meaning you pay less tax
Long Service Awards
GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program, including mental health and wellbeing support, family and relationship advice, debt management, back to work support, and counselling for all Kepak colleagues and their families
Corporate gym membership at Ribby Hall Village
BUPA Cash plan free of charge