National Account Manager Retail

JR United Kingdom; Wales; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic National Account Manager to join their commercial team. This fully home-based role involves managing key accounts with major grocery retailers and foodservice customers, driving strategic partnerships and fostering long-term growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in private label food manufacturing and a passion for innovation in the food sector. With a focus on autonomy and career development, this position offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to the company’s growth strategy while working closely with internal innovation teams to bring new chilled food products to market.

Benefits

20% bonus

Additional benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing UK grocery retail accounts.
• Strong background in private label food manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic partnerships with major grocery retailers.
• Manage retail and foodservice customers for product development.

Skills

Account Management

Commercial Strategy

Relationship Building

Private Label Food Manufacturing

Retail Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Are you ready to take the next step in your career with a dynamic and fast-growing chilled food company? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving UK food manufacturer that is part of a leading European food group with multiple divisions. Specialising in high quality private label snacking products across both meat and vegetarian categories, the business has built a strong reputation for innovation and excellence, earning industry recognition through multiple awards. With a well established presence in major UK grocery retailers and an exciting NPD pipeline, they are looking to strengthen their commercial team with the addition of a talented National Account Manager.

The Role

As National Account Manager, you will take ownership of a key portfolio of major grocery retailers, helping to drive strategic partnerships and long-term growth. You will also manage an exciting mix of retail and foodservice customers, ensuring strong relationships and identifying new opportunities for product development. Working closely with internal innovation teams, you will play a pivotal role in bringing new and exciting chilled food products to market. Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, this role offers high levels of autonomy, swift decision-making, and significant career development opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking an ambitious and commercially driven individual with a strong background in managing UK grocery retail accounts. You will already be operating at National Account Executive or NAM level, with proven experience in private label food manufacturing. The ideal candidate will be highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to contribute to the company’s long-term growth strategy.

1. 20% bonus
2. Additional benefits package

Location

This role is fully home-based, with regular travel to customers and a requirement to be in the South Wales head office once a week.

If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, please contact Aidan Goodall on 01943 667280 or apply directly at [emailprotected].