National Account Manager in Maidstone

Are you a commercially sharp National Account Manager who knows how to build retailer relationships, drive growth, and deliver first-class service in the fast-moving world of fresh produce?

We\’re partnering with a globally respected, category-leading fresh food business that puts quality, innovation, and customer partnerships at the heart of everything they do. They\’re looking for a talented NAM to join their UK commercial team and take ownership of a major national retail account.

What You\’ll Be Doing

• Own the day-to-day relationship with a key UK retailer and become their go-to commercial partner
• Deliver budgeted sales, negotiate weekly pricing, and maximise value across branded and private label lines
• Forecast demand, match supply, and ensure service levels stay consistently high
• Communicate price, volume and availability with clarity and confidence
• Collaborate cross-functionally with supply chain, growers, category, packaging and senior leadership
• Analyse performance, spot opportunities, and bring category-led insights to the customer
• Support tenders, build growth plans, and be part of the wider commercial strategy
• Get into stores, understand the competitive landscape, and bring intelligence back into the business

What We\’re Looking For

• An experienced National Account Manager (or strong Junior NAM ready to step up)
• Retailer-facing experience essential – ideally within fresh food or FMCG
• Sharp commercial instincts, confident negotiator, strong communicator
• Highly organised, proactive, solutions-driven and comfortable working at pace
• Excel/PowerPoint capable, data-literate, and reliable with forecasting
• Passionate about fresh produce, food culture, and customer partnerships
• Willingness to travel within the UK as needed

Why This Role?

You\’ll be joining a world-class commercial team, working with one of the most recognised fresh brands in the category, and playing a key role in shaping the future growth of the UK retail business. This is a role with genuine visibility, accountability and opportunity.

If you\’re commercially switched-on, customer-centric and ready to make a big impact—this could be your next move