At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage key retail accounts and drive sales growth through strategic planning.
- Company: Fast-growing consumer products business with innovative design-led products.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, dynamic work environment, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Regular travel and attendance at industry events to stay ahead of market trends.
- Why this job: Join a team that values strong relationships and offers real impact in the retail sector.
- Qualifications: Experience in account management and a strong understanding of grocery retail.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
About the Role
We are working with a well-established and fast-growing consumer products business that develops and supplies innovative, design-led products to some of the UK’s leading retailers.
They are looking for an experienced National Account Manager to join their team and play a key role in growing their presence across the grocery and mass-market retail sector.
This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven account manager who enjoys building strong customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities and developing strategic plans that deliver sustainable sales growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and develop strong relationships with existing national grocery and mass-market retail accounts, acting as a key point of contact.
- Identify and develop new business opportunities, presenting product ranges and commercial propositions to prospective customers.
- Develop and implement strategic account plans aligned with sales and business objectives.
- Set and manage sales targets, promotional strategies and customer initiatives.
- Lead commercial negotiations around pricing, terms and promotional activity.
- Work closely with marketing, product development and supply chain teams to support product launches, campaigns and stock requirements.
- Provide customer and market insight to help influence future product development and commercial strategy.
- Monitor sales performance and provide regular reporting and analysis against targets.
- Keep up to date with market trends, competitor activity and changing consumer preferences across the stationery, arts, crafts and activity categories.
- Attend customer meetings, trade shows and relevant industry events, with regular UK travel required.
About You
We are looking for an experienced National Account Manager with a strong commercial background and proven experience managing strategic retail accounts.
You will ideally have
- Strong account management and business development experience.
- Proven experience working with grocery retail customers.
- A strong understanding of category management selling.
- Excellent commercial, analytical and negotiation skills.
- A strategic and results-focused approach.
- Strong communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments.
- The ability to work effectively in a fast-moving and changing environment.
- A genuine understanding of retail trends, customer needs and commercial opportunities.
- Only relevant candidates will be contacted
National Account Manager employer: Pure 4 Recruitment
Join a dynamic and innovative consumer products business that prioritises employee growth and development. As a National Account Manager, you'll thrive in a collaborative work culture that values strong customer relationships and strategic thinking, all while enjoying the benefits of working with leading UK retailers. With opportunities for professional advancement and a focus on sustainable sales growth, this role offers a rewarding career path in a fast-paced environment.
