National Account Manager - Convenience

The Advocate Group; Greater London; Remote; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment partner in the UK seeks a National Account Manager to manage major convenience accounts, including Co-op, Spar, One Stop, and Iceland. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation and relationship-building skills, with a background in FMCG. This role offers a salary of up to £60,000 plus car allowance and a 10% bonus, with remote flexibility and occasional office visits.

Benefits

Car allowance

10% performance bonus

Remote work flexibility

Qualifications

• Experience managing the Co-op account is highly desirable.
• Proven success in P&L and JBP negotiation.
• Background in FMCG essential; drinks/alcoholic categories advantageous.
• Detail-oriented and confident with strong influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Co-op, Spar, One Stop and Iceland accounts.
• Lead JBP negotiations and influence with Co-op.
• Deliver aligned commercial plans with support from cross-functional teams.
• Report on KPIs and adjust strategies as necessary.

Skills

Relationship building

Negotiation skills

Commercial acumen

Influencing skills

Job description

Overview

National Account Manager - Convenience
up to £60,000 + Car Allowance + 10% Bonus
Remote with UK Travel

Looking for a role with real ownership, autonomy and the chance to shape one of the UK's biggest Convenience accounts?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a family-owned drinks business with £100m turnover, strong brand admiration and a reputation for developing long-term careers.

Our client is seeking a National Account Manager to take on full responsibility for the Co-op account, alongside Spar, One Stop and Iceland. This is a strategically important role requiring strong relationship building, negotiation and the ability to influence at all levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Full ownership of Co-op, Spar, One Stop & Iceland (P&L, forecasting, volumes, profit).
• Lead JBP negotiations and build stronger influence with Co-op.
• Manage both branded and own-label ranges, including duty-led categories.
• Deliver aligned commercial plans with cross-functional support from Category, Finance & Marketing.
• Report on KPIs and adjust strategies to ensure targets are achieved.
• Develop long-term strategic plans with autonomy to implement.

About You

• Experience managing Co-op is highly desirable (All Off Trade is considered)
• Strong commercial acumen with proven success in P&L and JBP negotiation.
• Background in FMCG essential; drinks / alcoholic categories advantageous.
• Detail-oriented with strong influencing skills - confident, not “shy and retiring.”
• Able to balance transactional day-to-day management with strategic thinking.

Package & Benefits

• Up to £60,000 basic salary (depending on experience).
• Strong car allowance + travel fully covered.
• 10% bonus (5% company performance, 5% KPIs - business is on track this year).
• Remote role with flexibility - c.1-2 office visits per month plus quarterly meetings.

Please get in touch with Kayleigh or click “Apply Now” to be considered for this vacancy.

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The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors.

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