National Account Executive

The Oval Partnership; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Global exposure

Site-based growth

Job summary

The Oval Partnership in the UK food sector is seeking a National Account Executive/Junior Account Manager to join the commercial team. Based at the site near Telford, you will bridge commercial strategy with supply chain, site operations, and customer demand.

You will support major B2B clients, forecast demand, analyze pricing, and present reviews. The role offers a fast-paced environment with a clear path to a Senior NAM role and exposure to UK-wide operations for growth within our

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent practical experience in a relevant discipline.
• 1–2 years in a commercial, supply chain, customer service or account support role (FMCG/food manufacturing/distribution ideal).
• Strong numerical and analytical skills; proficient in Excel to analyse trends and present reports.
• Excellent communicator; able to build relationships with corporate clients and on-site teams.
• Proactive and resilient; thrives in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.
• Based within commutable distance of the site near Telford.

Responsibilities

• Act as a day-to-day point of contact for major B2B clients, handling order enquiries and account administration.
• Work with customer supply chain and site planning to ensure optimal order fulfilment and product availability.
• Analyse sales trends, yield metrics and market pricing to identify growth and margin opportunities.
• Collaborate with site Production, Technical and Logistics teams to resolve queries and ensure flawless execution.
• Assist in preparing commercial proposals and business reviews, with opportunities to join customer meetings and site tours.

Skills

Numerical reasoning

Analytical skills

Excellent communicator

Proactive & resilient

Education

Degree in Business/Agri-Food/Supply Chain/Economics or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

A market-leading UK food manufacturer supplying premium products across retail, B2B manufacturing, and foodservice sectors are currently seeking a National Account Executive / Junior Account Manager to join the commercial team. This is a fast-paced, high-visibility commercial role designed to develop a talented individual into a fully-fledged Commercial Account Manager. Sitting right at the heart of the production facility, you will bridge the gap between commercial strategy, supply chain, site operations, and customer demand.

What You'll Be Doing

• Commercial Account Support: Act as a key day-to-day point of contact for major B2B clients, managing order enquiries, specifications, and account administration.
• Demand Planning & Forecasting: Work closely with customer supply chain teams and internal site planning to ensure optimal order fulfilment and product availability.
• Data & Pricing Analysis: Analyse sales trends, yield metrics, volume forecasts, and market pricing to help identify growth opportunities and margin improvements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner daily with site Production, Technical, and Logistics teams to resolve operational queries and ensure flawless execution.
• Customer Presentations & Site Visits: Help prepare commercial proposals and business reviews, with the opportunity to participate in customer meetings and site tours.

What We're Looking For

• Degree educated (Business, Agri-Food, Supply Chain, Economics, or related disciplines) OR equivalent practical experience.
• 1-2 years of experience in a commercial, supply chain, customer service, or account support role (ideally within FMCG, food manufacturing, agriculture, or distribution).
• Strong numerical & analytical skills: Proficient in Excel with the ability to manipulate data, analyse trends, and present clear reports.
• Exceptional Communicator: Able to build strong, collaborative relationships with both corporate clients and on-site factory teams.
• Proactive & Resilient: Thrives in a dynamic, fast-moving manufacturing environment where priorities can shift quickly.
• Based within commutable distance of the site near Telford

What's in It for You?

• Accelerated Career Path: A structured environment with a clear route to progress into a full National Account Manager (NAM) role.
• Global backing: Gain exposure to both UK-wide supply chain operations and the best-practice systems of our international parent group.
• Real Industry Exposure: Being site-based means you learn the end-to-end commercial process directly alongside production and technical experts