Senior National Account Manager in London

The Opportunity: This is a rare opportunity to join a company that is on a mission to revolutionise the food industry and make genuinely healthy food the norm across the nation! You will be joining a very driven and talented team and play an integral part in our growth plans where you can take ownership and make a real difference.

About Us: At Pollen + Grace, we are revolutionising the way people experience food. As a challenger food brand, we focus on creating delicious, nutritious, and convenient meals that truly nourish the body. Our commitment to quality, sustainability, and innovative flavours sets us apart in the industry. Join us as we continue to inspire healthier living through food that truly makes a difference.

Role Summary: As we are entering our next stage of growth and expansion, we are looking for a passionate SNAM to lead on some of our largest accounts. In this role you will take ownership of key customers and help launch the brand into exciting new categories. We’re looking for a driven and resourceful SNAM with the opportunity to take on major responsibility for growing our revenue.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic account management of key retail accounts including Top 4 grocery
• Proactive customer engagement through compelling NPD and market trends
• Selling in NPD across existing category and new categories
• Monitor and track all promotions & marketing in your accounts to ensure strong compliance and analysing the impact on performance
• Full P+L responsibility, including monthly reporting to the leadership team
• Help to collate, analyse and summarise weekly & monthly sales performance for internal reporting
• Work with the supply chain teams to ensure consistent and reliable delivery, and strong availability within your accounts
• Full long term financial and volumetric forecasting responsibility for your accounts
• Work with the entire team to successfully deliver NPD launches and offer wider business support as the team grows

Experience:

• 5+ Years experience working with Grocery customers, managing major multiples
• Experience working in Fresh / Short shelf life categories is preferred
• Experience within non-grocery channels is also desirable
• Commercially savvy, strong analytical skills and confidence with numbers
• Experienced negotiator, P+L management and strong excel skills

Skills:

• Must be able to clearly communicate complex messages with confidence, analyse data and deliver inspiring presentations.
• Data-driven mindset with expertise in using analytics to support in retailer sell-ins.
• Be a strong and confident communicator, both verbal and written, with excellent presentation skills and most importantly - persuasive!
• Enthusiasm, ambition and high energy to develop the accounts and progress your career
• Be able to think on your feet. We’re a small, agile team so you’ll be able to manage multiple projects at one time and have the ability to maintain an eye for detail whilst juggling your workload
• Be passionate about food!

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• A vibrant and inclusive work environment that values creativity and collaboration.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven brand that is transforming the food landscape.
• Nest workplace pension: Employee contributions 5%, employer contributions 3%
• Hybrid working – Nine Elms London Office – min of 2 days a week in the office (Tue + Thurs)
• Our working hours are 9am – 5pm, but we are not clock watching and judge the team on performance not hours at a desk
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday day off
• Delicious weekly Pollen + Grace food allowance 😊
• Cycle to work scheme
• Thriving start-up culture; an exciting, inclusive + entrepreneurial, high-autonomy environment to learn and grow as an individual and within your career
• Regular work socials and activities