National Account Executive

JR United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a National Account Executive to support its retail growth in the UK. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with senior commercial leaders and gain hands-on experience in account management, insights, and forecasting. You will play a pivotal role in managing customer relationships, analyzing market data, and ensuring compliance in promotional activities. Join a fast-growing brand with global ambitions and shape the future of a premium meat brand in the retail space. If you have a proactive mindset and a passion for FMCG, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in Commercial/National Account roles within Food Manufacturing.
• Strong organization, communication, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support retail account delivery and manage customer needs.
• Run reports and analyze market data for insights.
• Conduct store visits for promotional compliance.

Skills

Commercial/National Account experience

Strong organization skills

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Job description

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Morliny Foods is one of the largest quality meat producers in Europe.

We sustainably produce packaged meat, Fresh pork & poultry products for the international markets with operations in Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary, Spain, France & the UK.

Part of the WH Group global family, alongside Smithfield Foods Inc. & Shuanghui Development, Morliny Foods is driven to deliver excellence and innovation in a responsible manner

With significant investment in the UK market, the business is now looking to recruit a National Account Executive – Retail to support the growth of its retail customer portfolio.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the National Account Controller, the National Account Executive – Retail will play a key role in delivering strategic priorities across UK retail accounts. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow within a commercial FMCG role while gaining exposure across account management, insights, forecasting, and operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Support Retail Account Delivery – Assist in managing day-to-day retail customer needs

Insight & Analysis – Run reports and analyse market data to provide commercial insights

Customer Materials – Prepare presentations, manage line forms, imagery, pricing, and product availability data

Cross-Functional Liaison – Act as a link between Supply Chain, Category and the NAC

Forecasting & Service Levels – Support the commercial forecast process and work on improving accuracy and service

Store Visits – Conduct regular visits to assess promotional compliance, merchandising, and competitor activity

File & Data Management – Maintain up-to-date sales reports, promo analysis, and customer trading terms

Meeting Support – Assist in customer meetings and internal reviews with key stakeholders

Customer focussed whilst understanding the volume and financial implications of decisions and balancing the needs of the customer with the needs of the business

Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach.

Thinks clearly and strategically in order to visualise the best way forward

Focus on delivery – projects, customer requirements, tasks etc.

Why Join?

️ Join a fast-growing European brand with global backing and serious UK ambitions

️ Work directly with senior commercial leaders and gain valuable hands-on experience

️ Build a commercial career in a dynamic, premium FMCG environment

️ Grow your exposure across forecasting, category, account management, and data insight

️ Shape the future of a premium continental meat brand in the UK retail space

Candidate Requirements

You will have ideally gained some level of Commercial/National Account experience within Food Manufacturing. However, we are also open to other candidates who may not have worked directly in FMCG Sales.

We welcome candidates from any of the following areas:

• Commercial Candidates from FMCG. (Food, Drink and Non-Food)
• Category Candidates from FMCG. (with an interest and natural affinity to sales)
• Regional Account/Territory Account Management Candidates. (who can display some level experience and interest in data analysis)
• Supply Chain/Demand Planning FMCG Candidates. (with an interest and natural affinity to sales)

All candidates will have

Strong organisation and prioritisation skills.

Excellent communication – both written and verbal

Analytical, numerate, and confident working with data

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Please note:

We have chosen to work exclusively with PT Executive; therefore, we kindly ask that other recruiters respect our decision and do not contact us in relation to this role. Thank You.