At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage national accounts and drive relationships in retail, wholesale, or foodservice channels.
- Company: Join a pioneering, values-led food manufacturer with well-known brands.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 10% bonus, staff discounts, and wellbeing perks.
- Other info: Enjoy a relaxed culture with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a friendly, ethical environment with autonomy.
- Qualifications: Experience in FMCG sales and strong relationship-building skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Location: West Midlands – Hybrid working
Overview
Are you a commercially astute account manager with experience in retail, wholesale or foodservice channels? This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced National Account Manager to join a market leader, values‑led food manufacturer and play a key role in managing and developing national accounts.
About You
- Broad FMCG food sales experience — ideally managing multiple retail accounts
- Confident in building and driving relationships to get the best from all customers
- Excellent commercial awareness and ability to influence stakeholders
- Positive, hands‑on approach with strong cross‑functional collaboration skills
- A driven, self‑starting team player with a passion for ethical and sustainable food
What will you be doing?
- Managing an existing portfolio of national accounts across retail, wholesale or manufacturing channels
- Building and delivering account plans to meet company sales and profit targets
- Leading commercial negotiations including terms, pricing and promotions
- Supporting joint business planning and customer relationship development
- Delivering monthly forecasting and participating in exhibitions and events
What can they offer you?
- An opportunity to join a pioneering, food business with well‑known brands.
- A relaxed, friendly and collaborative working environment with a strong ethical culture
- Competitive salary package with a 10% discretionary bonus
- Staff discounts, cycle to work scheme, wellbeing perks and development opportunities
- A role that offers purpose, autonomy, and the chance to make a real commercial impact
We are only able to consider candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK.
National Account Manager employer: In The News
As a leading player in the FMCG manufacturing sector, our company offers an exceptional work environment in Preston, where innovation and teamwork are at the forefront of our operations. We prioritise employee growth through continuous improvement initiatives and provide a supportive culture that values strong interpersonal relationships across all departments. Join us to be part of a dynamic team that not only drives capital-based projects but also fosters a rewarding career path in engineering project management.
