National Account Manager

Baronie UK Ltd.; Corby; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UK retailers exposure

Collaborative team environment

Growth in chocolate manufacturing

Job summary

Baronie UK Ltd. is seeking a motivated National Account Manager to manage top customers Aldi, Lidl and Co-op in the UK. You will build strong partnerships, identify growth opportunities, and work cross-functionally with NPD, Supply Chain and Operations to bring new products to market.

A proven track record in FMCG national accounts and excellent negotiation skills are essential. Join a growing international chocolate manufacturer with a collaborative team and clear paths for career development

Qualifications

• Experience in National Account Management within FMCG.
• Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• A commercially minded individual who enjoys driving results.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Experience in food manufacturing, confectionery, or private label is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Managing and developing relationships with Aldi, Lidl, and Co-op.
• Delivering sales, volume, and profitability targets.
• Leading customer meetings, negotiations, and annual business plans.
• Identifying opportunities for new products and business growth.
• Working closely with NPD, Supply Chain, Technical, and Operations teams to deliver outstanding customer service.
• Analysing performance data and market trends to support business decisions.

Skills

National Account Management

Relationship building

Negotiation

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

We're looking for a motivated and relationship-focused National Account Manager to join our growing commercial team and take ownership of key accounts including Aldi, Lidl, and Co-op. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong customer partnerships, spotting growth opportunities, and working closely with cross-functional teams to bring new products to market.

Your responsibilities as a National Account Manager:

• Managing and developing relationships with Aldi, Lidl, and Co-op.
• Delivering sales, volume, and profitability targets.
• Leading customer meetings, negotiations, and annual business plans.
• Identifying opportunities for new products and business growth.
• Working closely with NPD, Supply Chain, Technical, and Operations teams to deliver outstanding customer service.
• Analysing performance data and market trends to support business decisions.

What you bring with you as a National Account Manager:

• Experience in National Account Management within FMCG.
• Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• A commercially minded individual who enjoys driving results.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Experience in food manufacturing, confectionery, or private label is desirable but not essential.

What we offer you:

• The opportunity to work with leading UK retailers.
• A supportive, collaborative team environment.
• The chance to play a key role in the continued growth of an international chocolate manufacturer.

If you're looking for your next challenge and want to be part of a business where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.