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