National Account Manager

National Account Manager – Grocery Manchester – Hybrid £50,000 + benefits Are you passionate about food, flavour, and building exciting brands? Do you have experience in the grocery/retail sector and a hunger to take your career to the next level? If so, I want to speak to you! Working with a fast-moving, innovative business on a bold mission to shake up mealtimes. From elevated snacking and exciting condiments to game-changing meal solutions, this business are growing massively through NPD and now need a passionate National Account Manager to help grow and expand their reach. As a National Account Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in developing and expanding and exciting portfolio of food brands. Supporting by the Head of Grocery to drive distribution and create demand across the grocery, discount, and convenience sectors. Key responsibilities; You’ll own and nurture relationships with key grocery buyers and work closely with planners, merchandisers, and NPD teams to meet their needs with both existing and new products. Collaborate with our NPD team to deliver solutions that maximise product potential and fill gaps in the market. Take a hands-on approach to developing and executing commercial strategies. You’ll be responsible for forecasting, monitoring sales, and ensuring on-time, in-full delivery while also managing stock. As a core member of an entrepreneurial team, you’ll work closely with Marketing, NPD, Procurement, and Operations to drive success across the business. Desirables; 3+ years’ experience in sales within the grocery/retail sector (experience with top 4 mults, convenience retailers, or discounters is a bonus!) Strong commercial understanding, with expertise in forecasting, pricing, and commercial modelling (Excel skills a must!) A creative and strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment. A passion for food and an entrepreneurial spirit—this is an exciting opportunity to truly own your success! A collaborative team player who’s positive, energetic, and has excellent communication and influencing skills. If the role and responsibilities sound like a good fit for you, then I’d love to speak to you! Find out more about our available opportunities or how we can help you further your career – contact us today. Please get in touch with or click “Apply Now” to be considered for this vacancy: Call: 020 7871 8000 Email: will.cattell@advocate-group.co.uk The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.