National Account Executive

Cavendish Maine; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gifting products company in the UK is seeking an Account Executive to support their sales team. This role involves managing key national accounts, collaborating with product development, and requires 1-3 years of experience in sales or FMCG. A driving license is mandatory due to travel requirements. Competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000 plus bonus offered, with hybrid work arrangements available.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience in a commercial, sales, or FMCG-related role.
• Strong commercial understanding and Microsoft Excel capabilities.
• Experience in either food or non-food consumer goods is a distinct advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior National Account Manager across key national retailers.
• Manage timelines within your area of responsibility to maximise opportunities.
• Conduct competitor research to retain awareness of market trends.

Skills

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Commercial understanding

Microsoft Excel

Verbal communication

Tools

SAP

Job description

Our client is a true market leading supplier of both branded and own label gifting products. With a rich history of crafting innovative gift collections for major accounts, ranging from grocers to high street and online retailers, they have earned a strong reputation for consistently delivering fresh and creative products aligned with lifestyle trends.

The Role:

This position is based at the company's Kent office, offering the potential for hybrid work arrangements in the longer term – it sits within the company’s sales team, supporting the SNAM on UK accounts across Grocery, High Street and Online retail, with a career path towards developing into a full NAM role. A vital role in supporting the success of the company’s national account portfolio, you will also work closely with the product development team to develop innovative and exciting gifting solutions for your customers.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Learning the end-to-end sales and account management process—from initial brief through to product delivery.
• Supporting and shadowing our Senior National Account Manager across a portfolio of key national retailers (e.g., Tesco, Asda, Amazon)
• Identifying & understanding customer goals & range requirements to reach personal sales & margin targets.
• Attending client meetings, preparing, and presenting presentations, taking notes, and preparing follow-up meetings.
• Managing timelines/critical paths within your area of responsibility to maximise opportunity and to meet customer requirement deadlines.
• Collaborating with our Product Development teams to bring new gifting ranges to life.
• Collating accurate costs to ensure professional service and a sustainable business.
• Conducting competitor research to retain awareness of market trends.

The Person:

• 1–3 years' experience in a commercial, sales, or FMCG-related role
• A natural relationship builder who is eager to learn and grow
• Strong organisational skills and diligence in detail
• Strong commercial understanding and Microsoft Excel capabilities (Experience with the SAP software system is of benefit)
• Numerically & commercially minded
• A collaborator with excellent written and verbal communication
• Comfortable with travel across the UK for client meetings (Driving license required)
• Experience in either food or non-food consumer goods is a distinct advantage

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (DOE) basic salary bonus

Contact:

Consultant: Rina Gokani

Reference: RG/95947

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