Commercial Manager

Drnewitt; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus

Job summary

Drnewitt is seeking a National Account Manager - Retail for a North West food manufacturer. You will manage key Grocery retailers and report to the Sales Director, driving growth for branded and own-label products.

The ideal candidate will have NAM/Commercial Manager level experience in Food or drink, proven success with national accounts (Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Tesco, Aldi, Lidl), superb communication, and a strategic yet hands-on approach. Lancashire or North Manchester is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience managing national grocery accounts.
• Strong communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to think strategically while executing tactically in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage key Grocery retailers (e.g., Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Tesco, Aldi, Lidl).
• Report to the Sales Director and drive growth for branded and own-label products.

Skills

Sales experience

National accounts

Retail expertise

Stakeholder management

Job description

Job Description

National Account Manager - Retail

North West (Ideal candidate location would be Lancashire or North Manchester)

Food Manufacturer (Branded & Own-label)

A food manufacturer in the North West, are looking for a National Account Manager to join their sales team, managing key Grocery retailers. Reporting into the Sales Director.

What we're looking for:

• Either NAE or NAM/Commercial Manager level inFood or drink.
• Proven sales experience managing and developing top national customers in retail. (I.e Sainsburys, Morrisons, Asda, Tesco, Aldi, Lidl)
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically while executing tactically in a fast-paced environment.
• A love and passion for food!

What we're offering:

• Salary depending on experience (£45-£60K)
• Car allowance
• Bonus