National Account Manager

Vertical Advantage; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% annual bonus

Opportunity for career growth

Job summary

A pioneering protein and recovery nutrition brand is seeking a National Account Manager to drive commercial success. In this role, you'll manage major grocery retail accounts, develop commercial plans, and collaborate with various teams. The position offers a competitive salary and a chance for personal growth in a dynamic business.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience managing grocery retail accounts.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management ability.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage strategic grocery retail accounts.
• Develop and deliver commercial plans that hit sales and profitability targets.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, NPD, and Supply Chain.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Communication

Analytical mindset

Proactive approach

Job description

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Are you ready to take your FMCG sales career to the next level with a leading brand in the health & wellness space?

We’re working with a pioneering protein and recovery nutrition brand that has been leading the way in the ready-to-drink protein category for over 20 years. Known for their high-quality, great-tasting products, the business continues to grow, innovate, and diversify their range to meet the evolving needs of health-conscious consumers.

To support their ambitious growth plans, they are looking to hire a National Account Manager to manage and develop key Grocery retail accounts.

The Role

You’ll be joining a small, entrepreneurial team where you’ll have high visibility and autonomy to make an impact. Reporting to the Head of Commercial, you’ll play a key role in driving commercial success across major retail partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and manage strategic grocery retail accounts
• Develop and deliver commercial plans that hit sales and profitability targets
• Lead JBP development and terms negotiations
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, NPD, and Supply Chain
• Use data and insights to drive growth and identify new opportunities
• Provide account performance reporting to senior stakeholders
• Support junior colleagues and contribute to a positive, high-performing team culture

The Person

We're looking for someone with:

• 2+ years' experience managing grocery retail accounts within FMCG
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management ability
• Analytical mindset with experience using data to inform strategy
• Collaborative, proactive, and organised approach
• A genuine passion for health, fitness, and nutrition is a bonus!

The Package

• 15% annual bonus
• Opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic, values-led business

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Beverage Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Retail

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