National Account Manager - QSR

Seven Search and Selection Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

15% bonus

Pension

Health insurance

Job summary

Seven Search and Selection Ltd is seeking a National Accounts Manager for QSR and food retail in the UK. You will manage and grow a portfolio of leading QSR brands, nurture existing relationships, and onboard new customers.

Reporting to the Head of National Accounts, you will negotiate commercial terms, lead strategic projects such as menu development and promotions, and drive revenue and gross profit in line with budgets. Hybrid role with 3 days in the Hertfordshire office and 2 days remote.

Qualifications

• Experience as NAM in the food sector, with depth in QSR and food retail.
• Strong ability to build and grow national accounts and develop relationships.
• Excellent negotiation and deal-closing skills with senior buying teams.
• Able to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders across the business.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of leading QSR brands in the UK.
• Develop and onboard new customers while maintaining existing relationships.
• Negotiate commercial terms and joint business plans with customers.
• Lead strategic projects (menu development, promotions, supply chain improvements).
• Drive revenue and gross profit targets in line with budgets and objectives.
• Report to the Head of National Accounts and collaborate with internal teams.

Skills

NAM QSR experience

Key account management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

• Leading food organisation supplying high-quality fresh food products to leading QSR and hospitality brands
• Fantastic culture that is flexible and supportive
• True depth and longevity of customer relationships with highly recognisable brands
• 3 days a week in the office based in Hertfordshire
• Clear strategy focused on sales and profit growth.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the food industry, with experience working across QSR and grocery channels

The role:

• The successful NAM QSR will support, manage, and grow a portfolio of leading QSR brands owning existing customer relationships and onboarding new ones.
• In the role the NAM QSR will maximise any development opportunities to grow sales value and margin and will lead on strategic projects. These will include menu development, promotions, supply chain efficiency’s etc
• The NAM QSR will be accountable for achieving sales revenue and gross profit targets in line with the company's budget and business objectives
• In The role the NAM QSR will develop relationships with customers buying teams along with other functions around the business at all levels
• Reporting to the HEAD of National Accounts the NAM QSR will negotiate commercial agreements and joint business plans
• You will have experience as a NAM gained from the food sector ideally with mix of depth of experience selling QSR and food retail.
• The QSR Foodservice will have a proven track record of growing and developing national accounts through building successful long-term commercial relationships
• You will be an excellent negotiator and excel at delivering successful joint business plans
• You will be able to communicate and influence with internal and external stakeholders. And be able to work cross functionally and engage with others to deliver your objectives
• You will have excellent planning and organisational skills and will be able to work independently on your own initiative and be a self-starter with a can-do attitude.
• You will take a flexible approach and be able to prioritise when required
• You will have a passion for food and the food industry

Benefits & details:

• Salary up to £60,000, car allowance, 15% bonus, pension and health
• Fantastic entrepreneurial culture with ambitious driven growth plans
• 3 days in the office in Hertfordshire and 2 days from home