National Account Manager

b3 jobs; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food sector company is seeking a National Account Manager in Herefordshire to enhance B2B customer relationships and achieve sales targets. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Food Manufacturing or FMCG sales, with excellent negotiation and collaboration skills. The role offers a salary of £35,000 - £60,000 plus a bonus, along with benefits like life assurance and a pension.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension

25 days holiday

Generous bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Proven background as an Account Manager in Food Manufacturing or FMCG sales.
• Track record of gaining and retaining new business.
• Commercially astute and results-driven with a hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow existing customer accounts while developing new business.
• Build relationships within the foodservice sector and lead joint business planning.
• Communicate customer needs to internal teams.
• Oversee pricing and negotiate terms while delivering accurate sales forecasts.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Forecasting skills

Collaboration skills

Customer relationship building

Job description

National Account Manager

This company have played a key role in driving innovation and enhancing quality within their sector. While maintaining strong customer service and high product standards, the company continues to strengthen and expand its global supply chain operations.

About the National Account Manager job

The purpose of your role will be to drive B2B customer relationships and deliver sales, revenue, and profit targets. It requires strong negotiation, forecasting, and collaboration skills.

Key tasks

• Manage and grow existing customer accounts while developing new business in line with company strategy.
• Build strong relationships within the foodservice sector and lead joint business planning.
• Communicate customer needs, including NPD briefs and sample feedback, to internal teams.
• Oversee pricing, conduct regular reviews, and negotiate terms to maintain healthy margins aswell as delivering accurate sales forecasts.

About You

• The successful candidate shall have a proven background as an Account Manager within Food Manufacturing or FMCG sales.
• Alongside managing key accounts, you’ll have a strong track record of gaining and retaining new business.
• Commercially astute and results-driven, you excel at building genuine customer relationships, collaborating across teams, and bringing a positive, hands-on approach with a can-do attitude.

More details

The National Account Managerjob (ref:8931) is paying£35,000 - £60,000 + bonus according to your experience.

The site is based in Herefordshire and is commutable from Ludlow, Worcester, Hereford, Abergavenny, Brecon and surrounding areas.

The package includes Life Assurance, Pension, 25 days holiday, generous bonus scheme.

The working hours are Monday to Friday standard Office hours.

Alternate job titles - Sales Manager | Commercial Manager | Key Account Manager | Business Development Manager | Food Industry Sales Jobs | Food Manufacturing Commercial Jobs