National Account Manager - Discounters

TN United Kingdom; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the FMCG sector is seeking a National Account Manager for the Discounters channel in Aylesbury. This role involves managing key customer accounts, driving sales growth, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure successful execution of strategies. Ideal candidates will have experience in FMCG and strong relationship-building skills, making this a fantastic opportunity for career advancement.

Qualifications

• FMCG experience required.
• Relevant experience as Account Manager or Account Executive.
• Experience in the Convenience channel preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for sales and profit targets.
• Drive share in account through distribution and activation.
• Participate in joint business plans with Key Customers.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

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National Account Manager - Discounters, Aylesbury

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Client:

McCormick & Company, Inc.

Location:

Aylesbury, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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Job Description:

National Account Manager - Discounters

Type of contract: Permanent

Responsible for managing key customers in the UK Convenience channel. This area is a strategic growth area for McCormick UK Consumer division. Growth must be driven in a sustainable, defensible & profitable manner. This role is a fantastic opportunity to make your mark in McCormick and could be a stepping board to future roles within the business.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accountable for achievement of sales and profit targets (NSV and GP).
• Drive share in account through driving aspects such as distribution, NPD, share of space and activation aligned to brand plans
• Participate in formulation of joint business plans and implement with Key Customers
• Track defined company measures and propose remedial actions to address gaps.
• Ensure that negotiations with accounts for fiscal terms and profit levels are well planned, agreed and budgeted and ensure all activities are effectively planned and executed with excellence.
• Keep abreast of industry and account specific trends, competitor activity and communicate with Consumer team as required.
• Work with appropriate internal teams (category management, marketing, supply chain, technical, R&D) to define strategy and ensure execution of agreed plans

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• FMCG experience
• Relevant experience as Account Manager or Account Executive
• Ideally worked within the Convenience channel
• Excellent relationship building and communication skills
• Able to confidently present to customers and internal stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills to be able to derive opportunity from insight and data
• Possess a “Growth mindset”

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McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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