Junior National Account Manager

Futures; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% bonus

Enhanced pension

Holiday allowance

Career progression

Hybrid working

Global brands exposure

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Futures is partnering with a globally recognised consumer goods business to recruit a Junior National Account Manager based in Slough. This role supports development of key retail partnerships, delivers sales growth, and works with cross-functional teams to optimise forecasts and planning in a hybrid working arrangement.

You will report to an experienced National Account Manager and gain exposure to major UK retailers.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in a sales or account management role within FMCG, consumer goods, retail or a related industry.
• Excellent analytical skills with confidence interpreting sales and commercial data.
• Strong Excel, PowerPoint and presentation skills.
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building abilities.
• A proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing commercial environment.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of customer business plans.
• Assist in managing relationships with key retail customers.
• Deliver engaging product presentations and commercial proposals.
• Analyse sales performance, market trends and customer data to identify opportunities.
• Manage forecasting, promotional planning and stock availability alongside internal planning teams.
• Monitor customer performance and recommend actions to maximise sales and profitability.
• Support budget management and CRM updates.
• Work collaboratively with Marketing, Supply Chain and Demand Planning teams.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and customer contacts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Sales experience

Account management

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Relationship-building

Tools

CRM software

Forecasting tools

Job description

Global Consumer Goods Business - Junior National Account Manager - Hybrid Working based in Slough

Futures are delighted to be working with a globally recognised consumer goods business with an impressive portfolio of market-leading brands sold across major UK and international retailers.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a commercially driven Junior National Account Manager to support the management and development of key retail partnerships.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that invests heavily in its people, offering genuine career progression, excellent training and exposure to some of the UK's biggest retail customers.

Working closely with an experienced National Account Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering sales growth, managing forecasts, analysing commercial performance and building long-term customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of customer business plans.
• Assist in managing relationships with key retail customers.
• Deliver engaging product presentations and commercial proposals.
• Analyse sales performance, market trends and customer data to identify opportunities.
• Manage forecasting, promotional planning and stock availability alongside internal planning teams.
• Monitor customer performance and recommend actions to maximise sales and profitability.
• Support budget management and CRM updates.
• Work collaboratively with Marketing, Supply Chain and Demand Planning teams.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and customer contacts.

About You

• 2+ years' experience in a sales or account management role within FMCG, consumer goods, retail or a related industry.
• Excellent analytical skills with confidence interpreting sales and commercial data.
• Strong Excel, PowerPoint and presentation skills.
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building abilities.
• A proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing commercial environment.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required.

What's on Offer?

• 15% bonus
• Enhanced pension and holiday allowance
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Hybrid working options
• Collaborative, supportive team environment
• The opportunity to work with globally recognised consumer brands
• A business with an innovative, entrepreneurial culture where your ideas and contributions are valued