Role – NATIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER c£55k + £6k car allowance. + Excellent Benefits (HOME BASED WITH FLEXIBLE LOCATION)
- ESTABLISHED GROWING BUSINESS
- EXPERIENCE IN A FAST PACED FMCG ENVIRONMENT ESSENTIAL
- FLEXIBILE LOCATION (CAN BE BASED ANYWHERE IN THE UK)
Our client is a leader in their field and due to continued growth, have an exciting new role. They are seeking a dynamic National Account Manager to unlock distribution in ASDA and Sainsbury’s. This role is pivotal in driving distribution and revenue growth by securing and scaling new listings in top-tier UK grocery retail. The ideal candidate will have a hunter mentality, thrive on opening new doors, and bring a strong track record of winning significant distribution gains in major UK grocers.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Open new grocery accounts – ideally ASDA, Sainsbury’s or other Top 4 retailers and deliver material distribution wins.
- Develop and execute tailored joint business plans that align with customer and brand strategy.
- Strong understanding of the key grocery levers: Distribution, Range, Price, Promotion and Shelf Space.
- Leading customer negotiations and presenting compelling brand and category propositions.
Skills and Experience
- A natural hunter, highly self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit and passion for winning new business.
- Demonstrated success growing an SME/FMCG brand within UK grocery; challenger brand experience highly desirable.
- Strong commercial acumen; able to build profitable and sustainable business plans.
- Highly collaborative but also capable of operating autonomously in a fast-paced, agile SME environment.
- Resilient, results-driven, and comfortable with ambiguity and change.
- Experience with accurate sales forecasting and full P&L accountability.
- Exposure to Top 4 Grocery Retailers essential. The role also involves managing Morrisons, Boots and Amazon.
If you feel you have the skills and experience necessary, please upload your CV in the first instance
