Victoria Harrop
About Victoria Harrop
Victoria Harrop is a National Account Manager with extensive experience in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry. She has held various roles in sales and category management, working with diverse product categories including dairy, wine, snacks, and biscuits.
Current Role at Walkers Shortbread
Victoria Harrop serves as the National Account Manager at Walkers Shortbread Ltd. since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for managing key accounts and driving sales strategies within the organization. Her position is based in Ascot, England, where she leverages her extensive experience in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector to enhance the company's market presence.
Previous Experience at PepsiCo
Prior to her current role, Victoria worked at PepsiCo as a Customer Business Manager from 2016 to 2020 in Reading, United Kingdom. During her four years at PepsiCo, she focused on building customer relationships and optimizing business strategies to drive sales growth within the competitive FMCG landscape.
Education and Qualifications
Victoria Harrop studied at Kingston University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and Management, General, from 2007 to 2008. Additionally, she completed a BTS in Management des Unités Commerciales at La Chambre des Commerces et de L'Industrie from 2005 to 2007. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her career in sales and category management.
Career in the FMCG Industry
Victoria has built a career in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry, with a focus on sales and category management. Her experience spans various product categories, including dairy, wine, snacks, and biscuits. She has worked across multiple sales channels, including Grocery, Foodservice, and Convenience, demonstrating her versatility and adaptability in the sector.
Professional Journey Prior to Walkers Shortbread
Before joining Walkers Shortbread, Victoria held several positions in the FMCG sector. She worked at Accolade Wines as a National Account Manager and Category Development Manager, and at Lactalis as a Category Developer Executive. Her earlier experience includes a role as an Assistant Manager at SpaceNK and a Marketing Trainee at Mecca Cosmetica in Australia.