Senior National Account Manager β Grocery
Branded FMCG Food | High-Growth Challenger Brand
Β£60,000βΒ£70, % Bonus + Car Allowance + Pension
London / Hybrid
Are you an experienced FMCG account manager looking to make your mark in a fast-growing, innovative food brand?
We\βre partnering with a leading challenger in the branded food and drink space β a household name in their category with over 20 years of heritage. They\βve built a reputation for creating high-quality, great-tasting products that meet modern consumer needs, particularly around health, wellness, and convenience.
Following continued growth and investment, they\βre now looking to hire a
Senior
National Account Manager
to take responsibility for a portfolio of key grocery accounts.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Commercial, you\βll be at the heart of the commercial function β shaping and delivering strategy, building retailer relationships, and working cross-functionally to ensure brand and business success.
This is a hands-on, highly autonomous role within a lean, entrepreneurial team, where you\βll have end-to-end ownership and the opportunity to make a genuine impact.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing and growing major UK grocery retail accounts
- Full P&L ownership and delivery of account targets
- Developing and executing joint business plans (JBPs) and annual trading terms
- Working closely with marketing, NPD, and supply chain to ensure retailer alignment
- Analysing market trends, EPOS data and shopper insights to identify growth opportunities
- Leading customer meetings and internal strategy updates
- Supporting junior team members and contributing to a collaborative team culture
About You
You\βll be a commercial and relationship-driven FMCG professional with 8+ years\β experience managing major UK retail customers. Ideally, you\βll bring a strong understanding of the branded food or drink sector, and be confident navigating both strategic and day-to-day conversations with buyers.
You\βll thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment where every voice is heard and impact is encouraged.
We\βre looking for:
- Proven success in FMCG account management (food or drink preferred)
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
- A self-starter with a collaborative mindset
- A passion for brand-led growth and consumer-centric thinking
- Excellent communication, analysis and influencing skills
- Someone who leads with integrity and attention to detail
What\βs on Offer
- Salary: Β£60,000βΒ£70,000
- Bonus: Up to 20%
- Car Allowance
- Pension
- Hybrid working (Central London H/O)
For more information, please contact Aidan Goodall on or email
Contact Detail:
FMCG Selection Recruiting Team