National Account Manager (Grocery)

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food manufacturer in the UK is seeking a National Account Manager. The role involves relationship management with a major grocery retailer, driving growth and collaboration on business plans. You'll work in a hybrid setting, balancing remote work with in-person collaboration, all while enjoying competitive benefits.

Benefits

Pension

Healthcare

Company discount program

25 days holiday + BH

Flexible start and finish times

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing top grocery accounts, especially Morrisons.
• Experience in FMCG food or soft drinks sector; dairy experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth and nurture relationships with major UK grocery retailers.
• Plan and deliver joint business plans and manage promotions.

Skills

Account Management

Commercial Mindset

Relationship Building

FMCG Experience

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Posted:

07.06.2025

Expiry Date:

22.07.2025

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Job Description:

Marvel is partnered with a leading global food manufacturer, home to some of the UK & Ireland’s most loved dairy brands. With a strong presence in both branded and own-label grocery categories, they’ve built a reputation for innovation, quality, and a culture that genuinely supports its people.

Why this role?

Bonus: 14%

Benefits: Pension, healthcare, company discount program, 25 days holiday + BH, flexible start and finish times

Ways of working: Hybrid – 2 days a week in Staines (Tuesdays & Wednesdays). Candidates must be based within 90 minutes from Staines.

The Brand...

This is a major player behind some of the UK & Ireland’s most familiar names in dairy and snacking, loved across generations. Alongside their own-label success, their branded portfolio is in strong growth — and there are exciting plans ahead!

The Role…

As a National Account Manager, you’ll play a key role in driving growth and nurturing relationships with a major UK grocery retailer. You’ll be the trusted partner for your customers — planning and delivering joint business plans, managing promotions, and identifying new ways to grow both branded and own-label ranges.

• Proven experience managing top 4 grocery accounts, Morrisons would be advantageous.
• Experience with both branded and own-label.
• A commercial mindset, able to understand and interpret P&L's.
• Experience in the FMCG food or soft drinks sector, the dairy industry would be a bonus.

If you would like to know more then please get in touch with Alice Grant for an initial conversation.

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