National Account Manager

Advocate Group; Oxford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading spirits company is seeking a National Account Manager in Oxford to manage strategic relationships in the Grocery channel. The role involves channel growth management, project oversight, and financial budget forecasting. Ideal candidates are experienced NAM or KAM/NAE professionals with strong negotiation skills. The company fosters a collaborative work environment and values autonomy.

Qualifications

• Experienced NAM or KAM/NAE seeking to advance within the Grocery channel.
• Proven negotiation and stakeholder influencing skills.
• Initiative-driven, innovative, and proactive problem solver.
• Resilient with conviction in decisions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with channel growth through strategic management and development of Grocery customers.
• Build relationships and manage projects to meet customer expectations.
• Implement and monitor promotional activities to achieve objectives.
• Drive the brand’s agenda and provide solutions to business challenges.
• Forecast and manage financial budgets.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder influencing

Proactive problem solving

Channel growth management

Job description

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The Advocate Group is excited to be working with an innovative and instantly recognizable Spirits brand, renowned for their presence in the On Trade and diversification into Off Trade channels.

The business prides itself on fostering an inclusive, fun, and social team environment, while maintaining its craft and heritage values.

We’re recruiting for a National Account Manager in the Grocery channel, working closely with the National Account Controller to deliver key metrics for major national customers.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist with channel growth through strategic management and development of Grocery customers.
• Build relationships and manage projects to meet customer expectations and service levels.
• Implement and monitor promotional activities to achieve objectives.
• Drive the brand’s agenda across the customer base and provide solutions to business challenges.
• Forecast and manage financial budgets, creating mutually beneficial JBPs.

Candidate Attributes:

• Experienced NAM or KAM/NAE seeking to advance within the Grocery channel.
• Proven negotiation and stakeholder influencing skills.
• Initiative-driven, innovative, and proactive problem solver.
• Resilient with the conviction to stand by your decisions.

The company empowers employees with autonomy and promotes from within. They stay ahead of trends through collaboration and innovation, maintaining their reputation as a leading brand.

Please contact Kayleigh Astin or click “Apply Now” to be considered for this vacancy.

The Advocate Group is a UK-based recruitment partner specializing in FMCG and consumer products sectors.

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