National Account Manager Food Service

Zest Recruitment; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in the UK is looking for a National Account Manager to manage and grow food service accounts. This role involves driving growth, maintaining customer relationships, and developing new business in a flexible, remote working environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in food service account management and share a commitment to sustainability and ethical practices. Join a supportive culture that values employee wellbeing and offers competitive salaries and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Car allowance

Pension

20 days holiday + bank holidays

High degree of flexibility around remote working

Wellbeing initiatives and employee recognition

Qualifications

• Experience managing Food Service accounts is essential.
• Strong organisational and proactive planning abilities required.
• Energy and enthusiasm for building relationships is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth within existing customer accounts.
• Maintain strong customer relationships through engagement.
• Develop new business and increase account penetration.

Skills

Experience managing Food Service accounts

Strong organisational and planning skills

Proactive customer management

Building relationships

Values-led mindset

Job description

National Account Manager - Food Service

Location: Remote working – ideally central UK based with good motorway access

An established, premium UK food manufacturer with a rich heritage and strong sustainability credentials is seeking a Food Service Manager to join its growing commercial team.

About the Business

• Long‑established, multi‑generation food producer
• Strong focus on sustainability, values, and employee wellbeing
• Known for investing in people, listening to employee feedback, and creating a supportive working culture

The Food Service division is a key growth area, with products supplied nationally and internationally across foodservice, retail, travel, and export channels.

Reporting into the Food Service Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of food service accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Driving growth within existing customer accounts
• Maintaining strong customer relationships through regular face‑to‑face engagement as well as virtual contact
• Developing new business and increasing penetration into new areas
• Planning and executing promotional activity in a structured and organised way
• Representing the brand with energy, professionalism, and passion

Looking for

• Experience managing Food Service accounts
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• A proactive, hands‑on approach to customer management
• Energy, spark, and enthusiasm – someone who goes the extra mile and enjoys building relationships
• A values‑led mindset aligned with sustainability and ethical business practices

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme
• Car allowance
• Pension
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays
• High degree of flexibility around remote working
• A supportive, people‑focused culture with wellbeing initiatives and employee recognition

Opportunities

• Build new customer partnerships
• Develop strong account management experience
• Be part of a respected, market‑leading food brand
• Contribute to a business with exciting growth plans and a genuine commitment to its people and purpose

If you’re looking to join a values‑driven organisation where you can make an impact and grow your career, this could be the role for you.