National Account Manager

National Account Manager

Peterborough Full-Time No home office possible
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Are you an experienced Wholesale National Account Manager with a passion for driving growth in the snacking or FMCG sector?

We’re working with a well-established and highly respected UK snack manufacturer with a long-standing reputation for quality, innovation, and great-tasting products. Supplying both branded and private-label ranges to major retailers and wholesalers, this business continues to grow and evolve in a fast-paced, competitive market.

The Role

As Wholesale National Account Manager, you’ll take ownership of a key national wholesale account (Bestway) across the UK – building strong, strategic partnerships and delivering profitable growth. You’ll be responsible for developing and executing account strategies that align with business objectives, managing a broad portfolio of products, and identifying new opportunities for expansion.

Key Responsibilities:

-Hold full P&L responsibility for major national wholesale accounts, ensuring sustainable, profitable growth.

-Build, maintain and strengthen customer relationships, fostering long-term partnerships.

-Drive sales performance by identifying new business opportunities within the wholesale channel.

-Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and consumer behaviour to inform strategy and maximise category performance.

-Collaborate with internal teams including production, logistics, and finance to ensure seamless service and delivery.

-Provide accurate reporting and insights to support continuous improvement and strategic planning.

About You

-Proven experience as a National Account Manager within the snacking, crisps or wider FMCG sector.

-Strong background managing key national wholesale accounts, ideally Bestway but if not then Booker would be ideal.

-Commercially astute, with strong negotiation, influencing and relationship-building skills.

-Data-driven, analytical mindset with the ability to turn insights into action.

-Confident working independently in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.

-Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally as required.

The Offer

-Fully remote working.

-Competitive base salary plus car allowance and performance-related bonus.

-To be part of a long-standing team who work hard, thrive on success but also know how to have fun!

-Career development opportunities within a dynamic, growing business.

If you’re motivated by the challenge of managing key wholesale accounts and want to play a pivotal role in a thriving UK snack manufacturer, apply today to find out more.

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National Account Manager
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Location: Peterborough
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