National Account Manager

Nter Talent; Enfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Discretionary Bonus

Annual Pay Reviews

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Retail Discount Membership

Health Care Cash Plan Membership

Free Onsite Parking

Additional company-tailored benefits

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a National Account Manager in Enfield. This role involves managing customer portfolios, driving sales growth, and maximizing margins while ensuring an outstanding customer experience. Candidates should possess proven account management experience in the food and/or distribution sector, along with strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position offers various benefits, including an annual discretionary bonus, holidays, and health care plans.

Qualifications

• Experience in account management within the food and/or distribution sector is highly advantageous.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.
• Comfortable working in a team-focused environment and managing customer interactions.

Responsibilities

• Identify margin growth opportunities with clear commercial rationale.
• Maintain accurate business reporting and customer records.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders across the account portfolio.
• Deliver agreed account management standards.
• Prepare and deliver compelling business proposals.

Skills

Strong knowledge of fresh food and ingredients

Proven account management experience

Confident presentation and communication skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Microsoft PowerPoint proficiency

Strong relationship-building capabilities

Excellent verbal communication skills

Excellent written communication skills

Ability to work face-to-face and via telephone

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Enfield - 40 hours per week Monday to Friday

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a National Account Manager to join a dynamic National Sales team within the food and distribution sector. This role is ideal for a commercially minded, relationship-driven professional who thrives on developing existing accounts while identifying and securing new business opportunities.

You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of customers, driving sales growth, and maximising margin opportunities while delivering an outstanding customer experience.

Previous account management experience within the food and/or distribution sector would be highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify margin growth opportunities, providing clear commercial rationale and implementation plans
• Maintain accurate business reporting and customer records within agreed timelines
• Ensure accounts continue to trade and up-trade using available business tools
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the account portfolio
• Develop and review short-, medium-, and long-term account plans
• Collaborate with central functions including Procurement, Marketing, Operations, and Finance to deliver win-win solutions
• Deliver agreed account management standards
• Support sector teams with unit-level relationships and related activities
• Act as a brand ambassador, demonstrating a proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Provide a seamless interface between the business and customers
• Manage time effectively to ensure consistent and professional customer communication
• Delegate responsibilities to Customer Service and Operations where appropriate
• Prepare and deliver compelling business proposals in collaboration with internal stakeholders

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong knowledge of fresh food and ingredients
• Proven account management experience within the food and/or distribution sector
• Confident presentation and communication skillsPractical proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management capabilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable working in a people-focused environment, both face-to-face and via telephone
• Annual Discretionary Bonus
• Annual Pay Reviews
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Retail Discount Membership
• Health Care Cash Plan Membership
• Free Onsite Parking
• Additional company-tailored benefits based on service and commitment

If you understand the fresh produce world and want to move into a role where your product knowledge, commercial awareness, and relationship-building skills can make a real impact, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

Apply now or contact me directly to find out more at [e-mail].