National Account Manager (Retail)

HR Services and Solutions; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established growing business in the UK is seeking a dynamic National Account Manager to drive revenue growth by securing listings in major grocery retailers like ASDA and Sainsbury's. This home-based role requires a hunter mentality and experience in a fast-paced FMCG environment. The ideal candidate will be highly self-motivated, capable of developing joint business plans, and have proven success in opening new accounts. This position offers a competitive salary and car allowance, alongside excellent benefits.

Benefits

Car allowance

Flexible location

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record of securing new listings in major UK grocers.
• Experience in FMCG environment is essential.
• Highly self-motivated with entrepreneurial spirit.

Responsibilities

• Open new grocery accounts in major retailers.
• Develop tailored joint business plans for customers.
• Lead customer negotiations and present brand propositions.

Skills

Business development

Negotiation

Understanding of grocery market

Job description

Role – NATIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER c£55k + £6k car allowance. + Excellent Benefits (HOME BASED WITH FLEXIBLE LOCATION)

• ESTABLISHED GROWING BUSINESS
• EXPERIENCE IN A FAST PACED FMCG ENVIRONMENT ESSENTIAL
• FLEXIBILE LOCATION (CAN BE BASED ANYWHERE IN THE UK)

Our client is a leader in their field and due to continued growth, have an exciting new role. They are seeking a dynamic National Account Manager to unlock distribution in ASDA and Sainsbury’s. This role is pivotal in driving distribution and revenue growth by securing and scaling new listings in top-tier UK grocery retail. The ideal candidate will have a hunter mentality, thrive on opening new doors, and bring a strong track record of winning significant distribution gains in major UK grocers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Open new grocery accounts – ideally ASDA, Sainsbury’s or other Top 4 retailers and deliver material distribution wins.
• Develop and execute tailored joint business plans that align with customer and brand strategy.
• Strong understanding of the key grocery levers : Distribution, Range, Price, Promotion and Shelf Space.
• Leading customer negotiations and presenting compelling brand and category propositions.

Skills and Experience

• A natural hunter, highly self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit and passion for winning new business.
• Demonstrated success growing an SME / FMCG brand within UK grocery; challe...