National Account Manager (6 months FTC)

Marvel FMCG - Certified B Corporation®; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing values-driven food brand in Milton Keynes is seeking a National Account Manager to lead its grocery accounts. You will manage and grow a significant retail portfolio, driving profitable growth and shaping commercial strategy. This role demands proven experience in FMCG, strong analytical skills, and the ability to win new business. The company promotes a supportive and impactful culture, with a hybrid working model requiring at least one day in the office. Competitive salary offered up to £60,000.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing and growing FMCG grocery accounts.
• Track record of winning new business and delivering commercial results.
• Strong analytical ability to build category-led customer plans.

Responsibilities

• Own a significant retail portfolio, driving profitable growth.
• Manage existing accounts and identify new business opportunities.
• Work cross-functionally to launch NPD and ensure operational execution.

Skills

Managing FMCG grocery accounts

Analytical ability

Winning new business

Job description

Our client is a fast-growing, values-driven food brand that’s shaking up their category. With strong retail distribution and ambitious plans to expand into new categories and channels, they are now seeking a National Account Manager with grocery experience to join their commercial team on a FTC. You must be able to start immediately.

Salary: Up to £60,000

Ways of working: hybrid - at least 1 day per week in Milton Keynes

Why this role?

• Join a challenger brand on a mission to change the way people eat for good.
• Work across major grocery, discount and impulse retailers.
• Play a pivotal role in shaping the commercial strategy and securing new business opportunities.
• Be part of an entrepreneurial, low-ego, high-energy culture where you can make a real impact.

The job…

As National Account Manager, you’ll take ownership of a significant retail portfolio, driving profitable growth across major UK retailers. You’ll manage existing accounts while identifying and winning new opportunities, building compelling business plans that deliver value for shoppers, customers, and the brand.

You’ll work cross-functionally with Category, Marketing, Innovation and Operations to launch NPD, deliver accurate forecasting, and ensure consistent operational execution. With full P&L responsibility, you’ll take a data-led approach and negotiate strategically to achieve targets.

The Company…

A B Corp certified food manufacturer, they’re committed to doing business the right way - sustainably, ethically, and with genuine care for people and planet!

You… what are we looking for?

• Proven experience managing and growing FMCG grocery accounts (discounters experience would be a bonus).
• Available to start immediately.
• A track record of winning new business and delivering commercial results.
• Strong analytical ability and able to use insight to build category-led customer plans.

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