At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage key customer relationships and drive business growth in a dynamic FMCG environment.
- Company: Join All About Food, a rapidly growing FMCG business with exciting brand partnerships.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, private medical insurance, and a pension scheme.
- Other info: Office-based role in vibrant Central Manchester with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a collaborative team making restaurant brands successful in retail.
- Qualifications: Experience in FMCG or retail, strong communication skills, and a passion for food.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
- Senior National Account Manager – Level 4
- Office Based – Full-time Position
This is a great time to join All About Food.
We are a rapidly growing FMCG business with a £100M+ turnover with high growth ambitions.
With 25 years’ experience in licensing, we are the business that makes restaurant brands successful in retail.
You may not have heard of us, but we are confident that you will know the brands we market in the UK & Ireland.
Our portfolio of partnerships includes Nando’s, Costa Coffee, Pizza Express, Wagamama, Pret-a-Manger and others.
At the heart of our business is a set of core values that underpins everything we do.
We believe we succeed as a team, and strive to get better, be better and achieve more together every day. Our team know we are in it together, and it always feels like it.
The role of Senior National Account Manager is a full-time office-based role in an exciting office location based in Central Manchester!
Primary Role
As a Senior National Account Manager, you’ll play a central role within our Commercial Team.
Your responsibilities will include
- Owning and managing key customer relationships, ensuring alignment with GSCOP, Competition Law, and Brand Owner Contracts.
- Building and delivering Joint Business Plans (JBPs) and Trading Plans that meet both AAF and customer objectives.
- Leading promotional planning, range reviews, NPD listings, and marketing plans.
- Managing all internal and external account administration, including templates, financial analysis, trade processes, and performance reporting.
- Driving volume forecasting through the S&OP process and managing new line forms.
- Leading the annual budgeting and business planning process in collaboration with your Finance Business Partner.
- Collaborating cross-functionally with stakeholders across Retailer, Brand, Category, Product Development, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Finance.
- Applying a consultative selling approach using insights from category, shopper, and consumer data.
- Representing the business professionally and ensuring legal compliance.
- Continuously reviewing and improving processes and contributing actively to the Sales team culture.
Requirements
We are looking for a confident, driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and has a passion for food and retail.
You’ll bring
- FMCG, retail, and consumer experience in a commercial function.
- Strong communication, influencing, and leadership skills.
- A team-oriented mindset with the confidence to challenge and lead when needed.
- A track record of initiative, resilience, and delivering results.
- Analytical thinking and attention to detail.
- Curiosity and a willingness to challenge the status quo.
- A commitment to living our values and people principles every day.
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Location: Manchester, NQ
- Workplace Type: Office-based
- Pension Matched up to 8% (Salary Sacrifice or Auto-Enrolment)
- Bupa Private Medical Insurance (Including existing medical conditions)
- VIP Co-op Live Access
- Sample Scheme (£20 per month to spend on our products)
Surprise & Delight Scheme; VIP days including Royal Ascot and Wimbledon.
- Address: Fourways House, Hilton St, Manchester M1 2EJ
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Senior National Account Manager – Level 4 in Manchester employer: All About Food Ltd
All About Food is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Manchester. With a strong focus on teamwork and continuous improvement, employees benefit from generous perks such as matched pension contributions, private medical insurance, and unique experiences like VIP days at prestigious events. The company prioritises employee growth through hands-on responsibilities and opportunities to lead cross-functional initiatives, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the FMCG sector.
