Strategic Account Executive - Quick Service Restaurant

Ready for a challenge?

Then Just Eat Takeaway.com might be the place for you. We’re a leading global online food delivery platform, and our vision is to empower everyday convenience. Whether it’s a Friday-night feast, a post-gym poke bowl, or grabbing some groceries, our tech platform connects tens of millions of customers with hundreds of thousands of restaurant, grocery and convenience partners across the globe.

About this role:

The Strategic Accounts team has successfully grown over the past 18 months to become a vital component of our strategic objectives within the UK. In the last few years, the food delivery industry has experienced unprecedented growth and transformation, and Just Eat has evolved at pace to meet redefined parameters, customer purchase behaviours and new industry players. We are looking for a superstar Strategic Account Executive to help us lead the charge in this dynamic and ever evolving space.

These are some of the key ingredients to the role:

Own the commercial strategy and drive significant growth for a portfolio of high-value QSR brand partners, directly impacting orders, revenue, and market share.

Play a pivotal role in supporting one of Just Eat's largest accounts, contributing to high-level commercial planning and executing complex, impactful initiatives.

Transform complex data into compelling narratives, identifying opportunities and diagnosing challenges to drive informed strategic decisions.

Prepare and lead impactful Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and strategic sessions, translating insights into actionable recommendations and securing buy-in from senior stakeholders.

Design and implement innovative marketing campaigns and optimise operational efficiencies, fostering a seamless experience for partners and customers.

Forge deep, trust-based relationships with key decision-makers, acting as a trusted advisor and influencing partner strategies

Serve as the central point of contact, championing partner needs internally and driving seamless execution of joint initiatives across all Just Eat teams.

What will you bring to the table?

Proven experience in key account management, business development.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to dissect complex data, draw insightful conclusions, and translate findings into actionable strategies.

Expertise in negotiating complex commercial terms, securing significant investments, and influencing senior stakeholders to achieve mutual business objectives.

Excellent relationship management skills, influencing partners for mutual growth.

Strong understanding of operational levers, coupled with excellent project management skills to prioritise and manage multiple initiatives effectively.

A proactive, self-starter mindset with a track record of delivering results.

A genuine enthusiasm for the food and hospitality industry, combined with an interest in technology and its role in driving commercial success.

Benefits

🤝 Team Vibes! Thrive in a collaborative culture where your ideas matter
📈 Career Growth! A clear path & exciting opportunities to level up your future
🍕 Tasty Perk! Enjoy an £81 monthly takeaway spend allowance – treat yourself!
🎉 More Time Off! 25 days holiday + birthday leave & bank holidays (Buy/sell up to 5 extra days!)
🏆 Loyalty Pays! Get bonus holidays or cash rewards after 5 & 10 years of service
👶 Family First! Up to 52 weeks maternity/adoption leave & 6 weeks paternity leave
💼 Premium Benefits! Private medical & dental insurance, pension contributions & life assurance (4x salary!)
💙 We’ve Got You! Full sick pay, volunteering leave & well-being support programs
👓 Perks Galore! Free eye tests, top brand discounts & cycle-to-work scheme
🌍 Diversity & Inclusion! Mentorship, wellness programs & global career opportunities
📚 Keep Learning! Access world-class training resources to power your success

At JET, this is on the menu:

Our teams forge connections internally and work with some of the best-known brands on the planet, giving us truly international impact in a dynamic environment.
Fun, fast-paced and supportive, the JET culture is about movement, growth and about celebrating every aspect of our JETers. Thanks to them we stay one step ahead of the competition.

Inclusion, Diversity & Belonging

No matter who you are, what you look like, who you love, or where you are from, you can find your place at Just Eat Takeaway.com. We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture, encouraging diversity of people and thinking, in which all employees feel they truly belong and can bring their most colorful selves to work every day.

What else are we delivering?

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Are you ready to take your seat? Apply now!

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