National Account Manager

TipTopJob; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading soft drink brand in the UK seeks a National Account Manager to manage relationships with high-profile buying groups and drive commercial success. This role involves strategic account management, negotiation of terms, and collaboration across functions. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in the Drinks FMCG sector including experience with national buying groups and a passion for the industry.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in the Drinks FMCG sector managing buying groups at a National level.
• Strong network and experience bringing in new business within the Drinks Sector.
• Passion for the drinks industry; stays updated on news and trends.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow relationships with key UK buying groups.
• Own the commercial strategy and P&L for your account base.
• Deliver joint business plans and negotiate trading terms.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Strong communication skills

Negotiation

Client development

Entrepreneurial spirit

Job description

National Account Manager, Leading Juice Brand, North of Birmingham, Up to A GBP 60,000 plus car allowance and bonus

An exciting opportunity has gone live to work with an established and instantly recognizable soft drink brand covering the length of the United Kingdom. This client boasts a fantastic range of products, an excellent culture and the chance to progress within the business. This client has over 100 years in the industry

We are supporting the business in finding a National Account Manager who can manage relationships with National buying groups such as Unitas and Sugro. The National Account Manager will be responsible for the commercial management of these accounts, managing joint business plans, site visits and developing the relationships further to allow for growth in the business.

The ideal National Account Manager will have experience managing leading BUYING groups in the Food and Drinks FMCG sector, along with a track record in working for drinks businesses.

The National Account Manager Responsibilities

• Manage and grow relationships with key UK buying groups (Unitas, Sugro, The Wholesale Group etc.)
• Own the commercial strategy and full P and L for your account base.
• Build and deliver joint business plans, ensuring alignment with wider commercial objectives.
• Negotiate annual trading terms and promotional plans.
• Collaborate cross:functionally with marketing, finance, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Analyze category and customer data to drive insight:led decisions
• Collaborate with other departments and establish a networking with the Drinks industry.
• Implementation of training; achieving budgeted targets
  
  

The Ideal National Account Manager Candidate

• Proven track record the Drinks FMCG sector managing buying groups at a National level, along with a strong commercial acumen and P and L management.
• Demonstrated experience bringing in new business and a strong network within the Drinks Sector.
• Passion for the drinks industry and continually up to date on news and trends
• Ambitious and driven on all areas of sales and client development
• Strong communication skills : able to work in a team or independently.
• A natural entrepreneur and a thirst for new experiences.
  
  

If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CVs to Mark at COREcruitment / are experts in recruiting for Hospitality, Catering, Leisure, Retail, FM, Property and Construction sectors. We currently have over 1350 live roles across the UK, Middle East, Europe, Africa, North and Central America and South East Asia.

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