National Account Manager - Grocery

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth FMCG start-up in Central London is seeking a National Account Manager for their grocery and health channels. The role involves managing key accounts, driving new business opportunities, and shaping trade marketing strategies. Candidates should have a track record in national account management within the grocery sector and a proactive, entrepreneurial mindset.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

Company pension scheme (3% employer contribution)

25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays

Monthly healthy living allowance

Leadership development and continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong commercial leader with P&L management experience.
• Proven track record in winning and growing national retail accounts.
• Experience in FMCG start-up or fast-growth environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage key national retail accounts such as Holland & Barrett.
• Target and secure listings with major grocers like Sainsbury's and Waitrose.
• Implement trade marketing strategies and represent the brand at trade shows.

Skills

Relationship-building

Negotiation

Strategic planning

Commercial leadership

Proactive spirit

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National Account Manager - Grocery, london (city of london)

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YF

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london (city of london), United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

High-Growth FMCG Start-up (Grocery & Health Channels)

Location: Flexible hybrid working, Central London

Essential: UK grocery national account management experience

Looking to make a real impact in a high-growth FMCG start-up?

We are partnered with a fast-moving, health-focused drinks brand on a mission to transform the market — and we’re looking for a commercially sharp, entrepreneurial National Account Manager to join their growing team at a VERY exciting time.

Reporting directly to the CEO, you’ll take full ownership of key accounts and play a leading role in driving new business opportunities as the business scales.

If you’re passionate about building brands from the ground up, love the thrill of winning new business, and have experience scaling national accounts (ideally from first wins through to £3M+ turnover), this could be the role for you.

What You'll Be Doing:

Account Management

• Day-to-day management of a major national retail account (e.g Holland & Barrett and more)
• Lead all promotional planning, marketing activities, and performance reporting
• Build strong relationships with buyers, supply chain teams, and marketing contacts
• Oversee wholesaler relationships, managing promotional plans and demand forecasting
• Ensure retailer marketing activity is fully aligned with brand strategies

New Business Development

• Work closely with the founder to support and drive new business wins
• Target and secure listings with major grocers (e.g., Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Ocado)
• Develop new opportunities in contract catering and travel sectors
• Manage outreach and negotiation from first contact to listing

Trade Marketing

• Shape and implement a strong trade marketing strategy in collaboration with the leadership team
• Brief creative agencies to develop high-impact, on-brand materials
• Represent the brand at key trade shows and build relationships with industry stakeholders

What We’re Looking For:

• A strong commercial leader with full P&L management experience
• A proven track record of winning and growing national retail accounts
• Deep understanding of the grocery channel and/or health sector
• Excellent relationship-building, negotiation, and strategic planning skills
• Highly organised with a proactive, entrepreneurial spirit
• Experience in an FMCG start-up, challenger brand, or fast-growth environment is highly desirable

What’s On Offer:

• £45,000 - £55,000 base salary + performance related bonus
• Flexible working — mix of home, co-working spaces, and office meetups
• Company pension scheme (3% employer contribution)
• 25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays
• Monthly healthy living allowance towards gym memberships, wellness initiatives, or health insurance
• Leadership development and continuous learning opportunities

Excited to join a passionate, ambitious team creating something genuinely different? If you’re motivated by making a real impact, building strong customer relationships, and helping grow an exciting FMCG challenger brand, we’d love to hear from you