At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the UK retail business and drive growth with major partners.
- Company: Join one of Europe's fastest growing food companies, The Bakehouse.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, remote work, and opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Exciting growth opportunities and a dynamic work environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a passionate team transforming the biscuit industry.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in a National Account Manager role with FMCG experience.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Passionate about biscuits? Want to join one of the fastest growing food companies in Europe? As proud bakers, we don't compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products, or the people we hire. We are looking for ambitious and entrepreneurial individuals who share our passion for baking better biscuits and leading the next phase of growth!
The Bakehouse is proud to be The Home of Irish Biscuits, and the only biscuit manufacturing of scale in Ireland. We have invested over €30.0m to build a state-of-the-art facility and the single biggest biscuit and cookie manufacturing line in Europe. The business comprises of a mix of our new challenger Irish biscuit brand – The Bakehouse, as well as significant own label business for retailers globally and contract manufacturing for major brands globally.
ECB is a high growth vehicle, successfully scaling to become the fastest growing biscuit manufacturing business in Europe, and our brand the Bakehouse has become the fastest growing biscuit brand in Europe. The business is now exporting to over 20 markets internationally.
We are proud to have been named by The Financial Times in "The Top 1000 Fastest Growing Food Businesses of 2026", as well as being previous winners of the Irish Exporter of the Year and a Gold Winner at The Grocer New Product and Packaging Awards in 2025.
In early 2026, the business has been acquired by the leading Danish Biscuit Manufacturer, Bisca, in an exciting new chapter for the business which will bring further new investment, capability and products to the UK&I markets.
The Role: To support our exciting growth plans, we have an opportunity for a National Account Manager (UK) to join our commercial team, reporting directly into our Chief Commercial Officer. This role will offer the opportunity to manage and lead ECBs strategic growth partners and initiatives in UK, working across both our brand and own label business. This role will be responsible for accelerating the growth trajectory of the business, with strong exposure to all grocery and impulse channels.
- To lead our UK business retail business, with responsibility spanning major partners and channels.
- To play a lead role in achieving our growth ambitions, building annual growth plans with customers, with full P&L delivery responsibility.
- To lead the execution of plans by customer, with a high focus on winning new business, landing our strong innovation pipeline, with best in class execution.
- To build strong relationships externally with key trade contacts, and to represent the business at trade events both in UK and Internationally.
- To build strong relationships with the full end to end team internally (marketing, supply chain, operations, sales, technical).
- Reporting into the Chief Commercial Officer.
What we are looking for?
- 5+ Years Experience in a NAM role, with a track record of delivering transformational growth plans.
- Previous experience working on a major FMCG brand, preferably in food and drink.
- Ambitious, driven and a self starter looking to progress into a Head of Sales role in the next 2-3 years.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with a strong attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- An ability to lead and influence major retail partners.
- Strong collaboration skills across a full end to end team.
- Holding a full valid driving licence and have access to own vehicle is required.
- Location – UK Based (Remote Working), with some travel to Ireland.
National Account Manager (UK) employer: East Coast Bakehouse
The Bakehouse is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. With significant investment in state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to quality, employees are empowered to drive growth and make a meaningful impact in the fast-paced food industry. The company prioritises employee development, providing ample opportunities for career progression, particularly for those ambitious individuals looking to advance into leadership roles.
