National Account Executive

Advocate Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer brands firm in London is seeking a National Account Manager for grocery accounts to drive business growth. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, analyze market trends, and manage key stakeholder relationships. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary between £40,000 and £50,000, hybrid working arrangements, and attractive benefits including private health insurance and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Private health insurance

Pension plan

Mental health resources access

Product discounts

30 days holiday per year

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Work from anywhere for 30 days a year

Responsibilities

• Manage key grocery accounts with updates on sales performance.
• Collaborate with marketing, operations, and finance teams.
• Analyze market trends to identify growth opportunities.
• Seek new opportunities to expand business.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders.
• Promotional planning to enhance efficiencies.
• Manage customer profitability to meet margin targets.

Job description

National Account Manager – Grocery

London – Hybrid

Salary – £40,000-£50,000

We are thrilled to be partnering with one of the most exciting consumer brands on the market, and they’re actively looking for a talented National Account Manager to join their team. This brand has already achieved an impressive £250 million in just five years, with no signs of slowing down. They’re committed to ethics and sustainability, and their cutting‑edge products continue to generate buzz in the market. This is an opportunity for you to join a dynamic and high‑growth company with fantastic potential for progression and career development.

The Reward :

• Attractive benefits like private health insurance, pension plan, access to mental health resources, discount on products, and additional rest with 30 days holiday per year (+ bank holidays)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave + well‑being perks including access to Calm and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Work from anywhere for 30 days a year
• Hybrid working, with a mix of 2 days a week in the central London office and 3 days working from home.

Opportunity :

As a National Account Manager, you will support the growth of the brand’s business by working with Key Grocers. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to execute sales strategies that drive growth and profitability for the brand. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone ready to step up to the next level and advance their career.

Responsibilities :

• Managing a range of key grocery accounts by providing regular updates on sales performance, trends, and insights.
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams, including marketing, operations, and finance, to ensure the smooth execution of sales plans and campaigns.
• Conducting analysis of data and market trends to identify opportunities for growth and optimisation.
• Seeking out new opportunities to expand the brand’s business and market presence.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders at each account including buyers, category managers, and decision‑makers.
• Promotional planning and developing efficiencies.
• Manage the profitability of your customers to hit margin targets.

The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors.

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