At La Vie, we love meat, but we don’t love its impact on life. We’re on a mission to help people move from an animal-based diet to a plant-based one, whilst keeping a big smile on their face. Our unique product technology and patented vegetal fat recipe, delivers the juiciest meat-like experiences ever known in the category. We are building a movement, a positive change for the industry and for the planet.
Come and join us.
From plants with Love.
La Vie™
Let’s be honest, La Vie’s plant-based lardons bacon & ham are WAY too delicious to keep them to ourselves in France. This is why we need YOU to bring more joy and love to the menus in the UK!
We have the following challenges for you:
The Senior Key Account Manager for Retail will be responsible for managing and growing La Vie’s business across national accounts including Tesco, Sainsburys, Waitrose, Ocado and Wholefoods. With a combined portfolio value of £2.8M in 2024, and plan to deliver + 100% growth within retail in 2025, this role is pivotal in driving sales and ensuring the brand’s mission resonates with our retail partners and consumers.
The ideal candidate will have experience in a mission-led branded business, with a passion for promotion a brand that stands for more than just products. This is an office-based role, with flexibility to work from home up to 2 days per week.
Job responsibilities: Key Outputs + Measurements (KPIs)
Develop and implement strategic plans for Tesco, Sainsburys, Waitrose, Ocado, and Wholefoods to drive growth and deliver sales targets.
Win new business with key account targets including Coop, Morrisons, Asda, Meal box retailers such as Gousto, Hello Fresh, White label opportunities where appropriate.
Be a ‘Hungry Hunter’ don’t be afraid to knock down doors, ask over and above, and set a best-in-class example to the wider sales team of how to secure new business.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers within these retailers.
Monitor and analyze account performance, identifying opportunities and risks, and taking proactive action to optimize sales.
Negotiate terms, promotions, and joint business plans to ensure mutual growth and profitability.
Champion La Vie’s mission to ‘Gather all consumers, meat-eaters and vegans alike’ with our no-compromise multi-award-winning products.
Work closely with marketing and CSR teams to align sales strategies and with the brands mission and communicate this effectively.
Stay updated on market trends, competitor activity, and consumer insights to inform account strategies.
Provide feedback and recommendations to internal teams to enhance product offering and positioning.
Work cross-functionally with internal teams, including marketing, supply chain, and finance to ensure alignment and delivery of account objectives.
Act as a mentor and cost to junior team members, sharing knowledge and expertise to support their development.
Be a driving force of positive energy within the team, set a best-in-class example for a can-do attitude and find solutions to overcome problems
You are joining our adventure in a crucial phase with many career opportunities: The sky’s the limit, join our pink rocket ship!
Our perfect Senior Kam Retail :
Proven track record in a senior account management role, preferably within a mission driven challenger brand, or blue-chip FMCG business.
Direct experience managing top-tier retailers including Tesco, Sainsburys, Waitrose, Coop, ASDA, Morrisons.
Experience working in a mission-led or purpose-driven business, with a passion for promoting ethical and sustainable practices.
Strong negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to build lasting relationships at all levels.
Excellent commercial acumen, with the ability to drive sales and growth and profitability.
Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute comprehensive account plans.
Data-driven, with strong analytical skills to interpret performance metrics and market trends.
Passionate about La Vie’s mission and values.
Self-motivated and results-orientated, with the ability to work independently if at home.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, fluent in english.
Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Open-minded, compassionate, and able to flex style depending on the situation.
You will have a first video call with HR, a second round with your future manager, Emily and a business case to complete and present to our CSO Virginie.
You were kicking ass in those rounds AND your former N+1’s reconfirmed us what a catch you are? AWESOME!
→ Welcome to the final round : a quick chat with Nicolas (CEO & Co-founder) and a meetup with your team in the London office!
What makes La Vie unique?
🌱 Impact: We exist to put a happy end to animal-intensive farming. Waking up every day to save pigs and tons of CO2 is pretty darn cool.
🚀 Unique adventure: Our vision is to become by 2040 the largest pork brand on Earth… Without hurting a fly! We'll achieve this vision and tackle all the challenges on the way in what will surely be your craziest professional experience.
💙 People: Everyone at La Vie is passionate, smart, and good-vibe. It's pretty unique to feel you are only surrounded by people who truly care.
🌎 International environment: English-speaking and various nationalities.
👩🏻🔬 R&D + Innovation: expect to learn a lot and eat a lot of samples!
🤩 Trust: respect and transparency from everyone.
💡Opportunities to learn and Grow: training, learning lunch, regular Q&A sessions with our leadership, honest discussions about our company KPIs, monthly feedback sessions
♡ Values that brings us together : #Exemplary #Ambition #Together #Sunny
🥳 Weekly afterwork drinks with the team
🏃 A healthy mind in a healthy body: Team Participation in sports events!
Our offer Package
Competitive Salary between £60-65k and a 20% Bonus
45% of the value of your base salary (at time of joining) in shares
£40 travel allowance per month
Pension 4% (with +1% per year of service up to 8%)
Vitality Health Care
Competitive maternity/paternity policy
25 days holiday, +1 extra day accrued per year up to 7 extra days
Travel to the La Vie France office in Paris and optional French Lessons
Opportunities for professional development and career development
Contribution to a brand with a strong mission and values
La Vie is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
If you are passionate about plant-based innovation, have a successful sales track record in the food manufacturing sector, and are ready to make a significant impact in the European market, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity at La Vie.