National Account Manager, FMCG Food – Growth & Innovation

Novus Recruitment Ltd; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment agency is seeking a National Account Manager to manage key retail accounts in the FMCG food sector. The successful candidate will strengthen relationships with major retail customers while driving business objectives and growth. The role requires a background in FMCG or food manufacturing and experience as a National Account Executive or Junior NAM. Offering hybrid working and a positive workplace culture, this is an exciting opportunity for career advancement.

Benefits

Car allowance

Benefits

Supportive team

Inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Experience as a National Account Executive or Junior NAM with direct retailer interaction.
• Strong understanding of the manufacturer-retailer dynamic.
• Proven commercial achievements with major retail customers.
• FMCG or food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Financially astute and confident communicator.
• Ambitious and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of key retail accounts and strengthen relationships.
• Manage business plans, promotional planning, and execution.
• Conduct forecasting and performance reviews.
• Collaborate with NPD, technical, and supply chain teams.
• Deliver exceptional service and drive growth.

Skills

Retail relationship management

Promotional planning

Forecasting

Business planning

Team collaboration

Communication

Job description

A dynamic recruitment agency is seeking a National Account Manager to manage key retail accounts in the FMCG food sector. The successful candidate will strengthen relationships with major retail customers while driving business objectives and growth. The role requires a background in FMCG or food manufacturing and experience as a National Account Executive or Junior NAM. Offering hybrid working and a positive workplace culture, this is an exciting opportunity for career advancement.