Senior National Account Manager

Alexander Steele Recruitment; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

BUPA Select Health & Dental

Pension: 3% of qualifying earnings

Life Assurance: 4x annual salary

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Descripción de la vacante

Alexander Steele Recruitment in London is seeking a Senior National Account Manager to own key grocery relationships and drive growth in a fast-paced food business. You will lead strategic account plans, negotiate promotions, and collaborate with marketing, supply chain and finance to deliver excellent service and commercial results.

This hybrid role (3 days in the office) offers exposure to major retailers, growth opportunities, and a structured path within a growing brand.

Formación

• Proven experience as a National Account Manager within the UK FMCG or food and drink industry.
• Strong experience managing major UK grocery retailers, ideally including Sainsbury's.
• Commercially astute with negotiation, analytical and strategic planning skills.

Responsabilidades

• Manage and develop relationships with major UK grocery retailers, driving growth.
• Own customer plans, commercial negotiations, promotional activity and joint business plans.
• Identify and deliver opportunities to grow distribution, sales and market share.
• Develop and execute strategic account plans aligned with wider business objectives.
• Work cross-functionally with marketing, supply chain and finance to deliver excellent customer service and commercial results.
• Analyse sales performance, market trends and customer insights to identify opportunities for growth.

Conocimientos

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Strategic planning

Account management

Descripción del empleo

Senior National Account Manager – Grocery

London (Hybrid – 3 Days Office Based)

Alexander Steele Recruitment is working in partnership with an exciting, ambitious and growing branded food business to recruit a Senior National Account Manager to join their commercial team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced National Account Manager who is ready to take the next step in their career, taking ownership of key grocery relationships and playing an important role in the continued growth of the business.

We are looking for a commercially driven, proactive and entrepreneurial individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with major UK grocery retailers, driving sustainable and profitable growth.


• Take ownership of customer plans, commercial negotiations, promotional activity and joint business plans.


• Identify and deliver new opportunities to grow distribution, sales and market share.


• Develop and execute strategic account plans aligned with wider business objectives.


• Work cross-functionally with marketing, supply chain and finance to deliver excellent customer service and commercial results.


• Analyse sales performance, market trends and customer insights to identify opportunities for growth.

About You

• Proven experience as a National Account Manager within the UK FMCG or food and drink industry.


• Strong experience managing major UK grocery retailers, ideally including Sainsbury's.


• A successful track record of delivering commercial growth and developing customer relationships.


• Commercially astute, with strong negotiation, analytical and strategic planning skills.


• A proactive, self-motivated individual who takes ownership and works independently.


• Ambitious and driven, with the desire to progress into a senior commercial role.


• Comfortable working in a dynamic, growing business where initiative and adaptability are valued.

Salary & Benefits

• Location: Central London – Hybrid (3 days per week in the office)


• Healthcare: BUPA Select health and dental insurance


• Pension: Employer contribution of 3% of qualifying earnings


• Life Assurance: 4x annual salary


• Enhanced Maternity Pay: Available after 12 months' service

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing branded food business with exciting ambitions for the UK grocery market.

You’ll have the opportunity to take real ownership of your accounts, influence commercial strategy and make a visible impact on business performance.

For an ambitious NAM looking to step into their first Senior National Account Manager position, this could be the ideal next move.