National Account Manager

itsu; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic, fast-growing company in the food sector as a key player in launching new business initiatives for their NOODLES WORTH LOVING RANGE. The role involves managing accounts in out-of-home channels, collaborating with marketing, and fostering vital relationships. Ideal candidates must possess a strong entrepreneurial spirit, exceptional communication skills, and experience in P&L management.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Competitive bonus scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Health insurance

Company pension scheme

Hybrid working (1 day wfh)

Opportunity to work from abroad

50% employee discount in itsu shops

Free itsu lunch

Discounts at major retailers

Training budget for development

Qualifications

• Passionate about new business and food.
• Experience in OOH and P&L management.
• Flexible, self-starter with excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Delivering new business across OOH channels.
• Full Account Management responsibility for accounts.
• Collaborating with marketing to execute support plans.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Entrepreneurial spirit

Team collaboration

Job description

the ideal candidate:

• Passionate about new business
• Experience in OOH [out of home]
• A flexible, can-do attitude with the willingness to work closely with others within a small team, a real self-starter
• An eye for detail
• P&L management experience
• Excellent communication skills to enable you to develop and manage a number of key buying relationships
• The energy to work within a rapidly growing business that is constantly evolving and growing
• A true entrepreneur
• A passion for food

about us:

itsu is a crusading, dynamic, & fast-growing chain of Asian-inspired healthy food shops. itsu [grocery], brings the itsu vision into retail/wholesale worldwide.

A new & exciting position has been created for a bright, determined person to join itsu [grocery] to help launch & build our pioneering NOODLES WORTH LOVING RANGE, across the out of home (OOH) channel in the UK.

NOODLES WORTH LOVING covers itsu’s groundbreaking range of contemporary, additive-free, authentic and delicious Japanese miso broth & rice’noodle cups & pouches, created by talented chefs to be convenient, inexpensive and soon available globally, as a radical alternative to instant noodles.

The successful candidate will have a track record of delivering new business outside of the grocers and an incredible sell-starter.

D&I statement:

itsu [grocery] is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation. We encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply for all of our opportunities.

When applying for a role with us, please remove your: full name, name of University/School, address, email address and any photos of you on your CV and covering letter. non-anonymised CVs may not be reviewed.

scope of the role:

• Delivering new business across OOH home including contract catering, cash & carry, delivered wholesale, travel, & high street
• Full Account Management responsibility for all accounts
• Delivery of the volume and value forecast and internal P&L reporting
• Collaborating with the marketing team to build support plans and execute them with customers

what we offer

• Competitive salary
• Competitive bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (two bank holidays are interchangeable for other religious holidays)
• Health insurance
• Company pension scheme
• Hybrid working (1 day wfh)
• Opportunity to work from abroad
• 50% employee discount in itsu shops
• Free itsu lunch
• Discounts at major retailers
• A sizeable training budget to support your ongoing development

we want to hear from you

• Ideal start date: 1st September 2025