Grocery National Account Manager - Consumer Healthcare

Michael Page (UK); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Grocery National Account Manager for the Consumer Healthcare sector. Responsibilities include driving growth and managing commercial relationships within the Grocery channel. The ideal candidate has experience in account management in FMCG and strong negotiation skills. The role offers a competitive salary between £55,000 and £65,000, a car allowance, and additional benefits, with a hybrid working model based in Surrey.

Benefits

Car allowance

15% annual bonus

Private medical insurance

25 days leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an account management role within FMCG, OTC, Pharma, Healthcare.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Results-driven mindset to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Excellent analytical skills to interpret market data.
• Ability to manage multiple accounts effectively.
• Proactive and collaborative teamwork approach.
• Solid understanding of grocery sector dynamics.
• Professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Enjoys being part of a close team.

Responsibilities

• Drive Grocery channel growth.
• Capitalize on commercial opportunities for increased distribution and profit.

Skills

Account management experience in FMCG

Strong negotiation skills

Results-driven mindset

Analytical skills

Managing multiple accounts

Proactive teamwork

Understanding of grocery sector

Professional communication skills

Team player

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

Grocery National Account Manager - Consumer Healthcare

About Our Client: Global consumer health and wellness brands with established markets across the world and a strong UK business.

Role

The Grocery National Account Manager - Consumer Healthcare will be responsible for driving the continued growth of the Grocery channel, working towards achieving commercial objectives across all customers; driving the relationship forward, and capitalising on all commercial opportunities for increased distribution, growth and profit. The role will report directly into the Sales Director, and work collaboratively with marketing, category, and finance functions to deliver the company\'s overall objectives.

Responsibilities

• Driving the Grocery channel growth
• Strong brands in their categories

The Successful Applicant

The Grocery National Account Manager - Consumer Healthcare will come with the following skills and experiences:

• Proven experience in an account management role within the FMCG, OTC, Pharma, Healthcare sectors
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
• A results-driven mindset with the ability to meet and exceed sales targets
• Excellent analytical skills to interpret market data and trends including Excel
• Competence in managing multiple accounts and priorities effectively
• A proactive and collaborative approach to teamwork
• Solid understanding of the grocery sector and its dynamics
• Professional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Team player who enjoys being part of a close team
• Candidates will need to be in the Surrey office 3 days per week

What’s on Offer

Circa £55,000 to £65,000 base depending on experience, plus a £6k car allowance, 15% annual bonus, PMI, 25 days leave + other standard benefits.