Key Account Manager - Arla Foods UK - Leeds

Arla Foods is looking for a talented Key Account Manager to join our commercial team at our Leeds Head Office on a permanent, full-time basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a key retail partnership, shape growth plans, and develop your career within one of the world’s largest dairy cooperatives. Working alongside a high performing sales team, you’ll have the chance to further develop your commercial expertise, influence strategic customer plans, and learn from colleagues whose behaviours and approaches are regarded as best-in-class within the dairy industry.

How you will make an impact

The responsibilities of the role include;

• Effective negotiation and management of annual JBP process/promotional planning
• Delivery of key financial targets set by portfolio
• Management of monthly S&OP process for portfolio
• Annual tender negotiations, price management directives
• Delivery of an own label and branded NPD pipeline
• Supporting, mentoring & developing the skills and commercial acumen of the Sales Coordinator within the team

What will make you successful

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate strong business awareness and commercial acumen. You will engage broadly across the business with the objective of bringing Arla’s cooperative equity to life for customers, creating mutual gain. Strong communication and presentation skills are therefore essential. You will be highly organised with excellent numerical ability, and above all possesses a positive, can-do attitude with a strong desire to succeed.

What do we offer?

We’re committed to supporting your growth and development, offering internal and external training opportunities. You’ll enjoy a competitive salary, 26 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays, matched pension contributions up to 6%, life assurance, and flexible benefits. Additional benefits include a company car, BUPA healthcare, and bonus scheme.

Would you like to join us?

Please apply directly or contact Olivia Pine, Talent Acquisition Partner, for more information. The closing date for applications is the 19th August 2026 and only CV’s sent directly via the link will be considered.

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with natural, sustainable nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about. If you are looking to shape the future with an ambitious global cooperative that truly cares about your growth, where everyone feels valued and empowered, and collaboration is the core of culture, Arla is a choice you can feel good about.

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