National Account Manager - Retail - FMCG Food

JR United Kingdom; Sheffield; Remote; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company seeks a National Account Manager to enhance relationships with grocery retailers. This remote role involves strategic account management, driving market share and customer engagement. Ideal candidates possess strong negotiation skills and a passion for high-quality food products.

Qualifications

• Experience in national account management within food or FMCG.
• Strong commercial track record and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage promotional activities.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of a portfolio of national retail accounts, creating long-term partnerships.
• Lead commercial negotiations and build customer-specific joint business plans.
• Identify new opportunities and drive growth in your customer base.

Skills

National Account Management

Business Account Management

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Mindset

Attention to Detail

Job description

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National Account Manager - Retail - FMCG Food, sheffield, south yorkshire

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Client:

Allexo Search

Location:

sheffield, south yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

This is an opportunity to join a global leader in a growing food category. Their products are trusted by major retailers and foodservice brands alike.

In the UK, they're continuing to invest and grow. As part of that, they're looking to appoint a National Account Manager to lead and develop key relationships across their grocery retail customer base.

The role

• You'll take ownership of a portfolio of national retail accounts, developing long-term partnerships and shaping the strategy to increase market share, customer engagement and product visibility.
• This is a hands-on commercial role - blending strategic planning with execution. You'll lead commercial negotiations, build customer-specific joint business plans, manage promotional activities and work closely with internal teams across supply chain and marketing to ensure seamless delivery.
• You'll also have the freedom to spot new opportunities, with the backing of an international product portfolio and the autonomy to drive growth in your customer base.

The ideal candidate

This would suit someone with national account management experience within food or FMCG - ideally with a passion for high quality food products .You'll need a strong commercial track record, confident negotiation skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally to get things done.

An analytical mindset, attention to detail, and ability to balance strategy with delivery will go a long way. If you've sold into major grocery retailers and are looking for more ownership in your next move - this could be the one.

Location: Head Office is South East. The role is remote based

Package: £70,000 (Inclusive of £Car Allowance)

Desired Skills and Experience

National Account Manager, Business Account manager