National Account Manager - FMCG in Essex

National Account Manager - FMCG in Essex

Essex Full-Time 45000 - 55000 £ / year (est.) Working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage key customer accounts and drive growth through innovative product development.
  • Company: Join a leading UK health brand known for its commitment to innovation and sustainability.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, commission, car allowance, remote work, and excellent career progression.
  • Other info: Remote-first culture with flexible working and supportive leadership.
  • Why this job: Shape the future of customer accounts with exciting new products and genuine autonomy.
  • Qualifications: 5+ years in FMCG roles, strong relationship-building, and project management skills.

The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.

We’re excited to be recruiting a National Account Manager on behalf of a market-leading UK health brand with a fantastic industry reputation. With continued growth, product innovation, and a clear succession plan in place, this is a high-impact role designed for progression.

Reporting to the Commercial Director, you’ll take charge of a strong portfolio of customers while identifying new commercial opportunities. You’ll also work closely with the New Product Development team to help bring new, on-trend, and commercially viable products to market. You will have experience in the FMCG, branded consumer goods, or perishable product sectors, ideally working with retail, hospitality, or wholesale customers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage existing customer relationships and drive performance across an established account base (80%)
  • Identify and pursue new customer opportunities in foodservice, wholesale, and end-user channels (20%)
  • Lead or co-lead customer-facing NPD/EPD projects in collaboration with the innovation team
  • Build strong cross-functional relationships to ensure excellent customer service and commercial alignment
  • Develop and execute annual joint business plans to support customer and company goals
  • Lead pricing negotiations and ensure P&L accountability, trading terms, and profitability targets are achieved
  • Regularly visit customers to maintain deep, multi-level relationships and support the implementation of plans
  • Deliver insights through gap analysis, market research, and competitor benchmarking
  • Actively forecast and manage demand planning of all SKUs within your remit

Skills & Experience Required:

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in FMCG commercial roles, ideally with exposure to retail, hospitality, or wholesale customers.
  • Strong experience managing NPD projects and customer development initiatives.
  • Excellent relationship builder, confident negotiator, and commercially focused.
  • Data-driven and detail-oriented with strong P&L and project management capabilities.
  • Degree-educated with a full UK driving licence.

Why Apply?

  • Excellent career progression as part of a long-term succession plan
  • Join a growing, well-respected UK brand committed to innovation and sustainability
  • Shape the future of customer accounts with a pipeline of exciting new products.
  • Genuine autonomy and input into brand strategy and customer engagement
  • Remote-first culture with flexible working and supportive leadership

Apply now for immediate consideration - interviews are taking place this month!

National Account Manager - FMCG in Essex employer: SC4 Recruitment Limited

SC4 Recruitment Limited offers an exceptional work environment for a Production Manager in the heart of Essex, where you will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence within a well-established FMCG manufacturer. With a strong emphasis on continuous improvement and employee development, the company fosters a collaborative culture that encourages innovation and rewards initiative, ensuring that you have ample opportunities to grow your career while contributing to meaningful projects in food safety and quality.

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Contact Details:

SC4 Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace National Account Manager - FMCG in Essex

Account Management
Customer Relationship Management
New Product Development (NPD)
Commercial Acumen
Negotiation Skills
Data Analysis
Project Management