Growth-Driven National Accounts Executive

Mr Fothergill's Seeds Ltd; Kentford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Mr Fothergill's Seeds Ltd, based at our Kentford offices in the United Kingdom, seeks an ambitious National Account Executive to grow key UK accounts and develop new business opportunities. The role focuses on nurturing existing relationships, promoting the full product portfolio, and coordinating with the International Operations Manager on plans and forecasts.

You will collaborate across Commercial, Marketing, Product Development and Supply Chain to drive growth, onboarding new customers and

Qualifications

• Experience in account management or other sales roles within FMCG, horticulture, or consumer goods.
• Proven ability to sell new business and build trust with customers over time.
• Ability to manage multiple customer relationships and deliver commercial results.
• Proficient in MS Office and CRM systems; record-keeping is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and nurture long‑term relationships as the primary contact for existing key customers.
• Offer and promote the full Mr Fothergill's portfolio, including branded Seeds, In Service of Seed, Own Label and Darlac products, driving sales growth and profitability.
• Partner with the International Operations Manager to create, own and manage customer plans and forecasts.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including retail buyers, operations leadership and supply chain teams, ensuring smooth business operations and proactive issue resolution.
• Identify and target new customers and channels, promoting Seeds & Tools opportunities for category growth.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Marketing, Product Development and Supply Chain teams to develop and implement effective sales strategies by market and channel.
• Onboard new customers, coordinating customer setup, phytosanitary requirements and demand planning.

Skills

Account management

New business development

Relationship building

CRM

Sales

MS Office

Languages (French/German)

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mr Fothergill's Seeds Ltd, based at our Kentford offices in the United Kingdom, seeks an ambitious National Account Executive to grow key UK accounts and develop new business opportunities. The role focuses on nurturing existing relationships, promoting the full product portfolio, and coordinating with the International Operations Manager on plans and forecasts.

You will collaborate across Commercial, Marketing, Product Development and Supply Chain to drive growth, onboarding new customers and