National Account Manager

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in the UK is seeking a National Account Manager to drive customer relationships and achieve sales targets. In this role, you will manage key accounts, develop new business, and collaborate with internal teams to meet customer needs. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in Food Manufacturing or FMCG sales and excels in relationship building. This position offers a competitive salary between £35,000 and £60,000 plus bonuses, with benefits including life assurance and 25 days of holiday.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension

25 days holiday

Generous bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Proven background as an Account Manager in Food Manufacturing or FMCG.
• Strong track record of gaining and retaining new business.
• Commercially astute and results-driven.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow existing customer accounts.
• Develop new business in line with company strategy.
• Oversee pricing and conduct regular reviews.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Forecasting

Collaboration Skills

Relationship Building

Job description

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 Manager job (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