National Account Manager [OOH]

itsu; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic Asian-inspired food chain is seeking a National Account Manager to drive new business within the Out of Home (OOH) sector. This pivotal role requires a strong entrepreneurial spirit, exceptional communication skills, and a proven track record in account management. The successful candidate will help launch innovative products and manage key relationships in a fast-paced environment, working closely with a growing marketing team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Competitive bonus scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Health insurance

Company pension scheme

Hybrid working

50% employee discount in itsu shops

Free itsu lunch

Discounts at major retailers

Training budget for ongoing development

Qualifications

• Experience in OOH sales and business development.
• P&L management experience is crucial.
• A flexible, can-do attitude with a self-starter mindset.

Responsibilities

• Delivering new business across OOH channels and managing key accounts.
• Collaborating with the marketing team to execute support plans.

Skills

Communication

Business Development

Account Management

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Team Collaboration

Job description

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itsu [grocery] are hiring: National Account Manager [OOH]

The Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about new business
• Experience in OOH [out of home]
• A flexible, can-do attitude with the willingness to work closely with others within a small team, a real self-starter
• An eye for detail
• P&L management experience
• Excellent communication skills to enable you to develop and manage a number of key buying relationships
• The energy to work within a rapidly growing business that is constantly evolving and growing
• A true entrepreneur
• A passion for food
  
  

About Us

itsu is a crusading, dynamic, & fast-growing chain of Asian-inspired healthy food shops. itsu [grocery], brings the itsu vision into retail/wholesale worldwide.

A new & exciting position has been created for a bright, determined person to join itsu [grocery] to help launch & build our pioneering NOODLES WORTH LOVING RANGE, across the out of home (OOH) channel in the UK.

NOODLES WORTH LOVING covers itsu’s groundbreaking range of contemporary, additive-free, authentic and delicious Japanese miso broth & rice’noodle cups & pouches, created by talented chefs to be convenient, inexpensive and soon available globally, as a radical alternative to instant noodles.

The successful candidate will have a track record of delivering new business outside of the grocers and an incredible sell-starter.

D&I Statement

itsu [grocery] is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation. We encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply for all of our opportunities.

When applying for a role with us, please remove your: full name, name of University/School, address, email address and any photos of you on your CV and covering letter. non-anonymised CVs may not be reviewed.

Scope Of The Role

• Delivering new business across OOH home including contract catering, cash & carry, delivered wholesale, travel, & high street
• Full Account Management responsibility for all accounts
• Delivery of the volume and value forecast and internal P&L reporting
• Collaborating with the marketing team to build support plans and execute them with customers
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Competitive bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (two bank holidays are interchangeable for other religious holidays)
• Health insurance
• Company pension scheme
• Hybrid working (1 day wfh)
• Opportunity to work from abroad
• 50% employee discount in itsu shops
• Free itsu lunch
• Discounts at major retailers
• A sizeable training budget to support your ongoing development
  
  

we want to hear from you

• Ideal start date: 1st September 2025
  
  

itsu

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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