National Account Executive in Scarborough

We are looking for a commercially sharp, insight-led National Account Executive to join our high-performing team. This is not your average sales support role – we are seeking someone who is comfortable diving into category insights and promotional effectiveness as they manage customer relationships and execute plans. The role is a springboard for building a career in account management, category development, or commercial strategy within FMCG.

Responsibilities

• Support National Account Managers in the day-to-day management of key retail accounts.
• Own elements of customer account admin: promotional planning, pricing, forecasting, and tracking.
• Collaborate closely with category and insights teams to develop compelling, customer-specific stories and presentations.
• Evaluate the performance of promotional activity and work with the wider commercial team to optimise future plans.
• Translate consumer and shopper data into actionable recommendations for both internal stakeholders and retail partners.
• Prepare and present key business updates, sales performance reports, and category reviews.
• Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships across sales, marketing, supply chain, and category teams.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience in FMCG, preferably in a commercial, sales support, or category role.
• Experience of the GB retail market.
• Strong analytical skills and a genuine interest in what drives consumer behaviour and category performance.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills – confident working with data and turning it into a story.
• Organised, proactive, and eager to learn – you will thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Degree educated or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• An excellent pension where we will pay double what you do, up to a maximum of 12% of your pay.
• Flexible holidays – you can buy and sell up to 5 days holiday per year.
• Optional health cash plan.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• ‘Chips In’ Volunteering Day Off – to make a positive impact on the competitiveness, resilience, and long-term development of McCain communities worldwide.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.