Senior National Account Manager

Better Placed; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Better Placed is partnering with a premium branded soft drinks business seeking a National Account Manager to own Morrisons and Asda accounts while exploring new opportunities.

This role offers hybrid working and a chance to shape growth in a fast-moving retail environment, collaborating with category management and driving incremental distribution.

You will hunter and develop key relationships, manage performance, and contribute to strategic planning with a proactive and team-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working within the retail multiples.
• Strong commercial acumen and numerical proficiency.
• Skilled negotiator focused on building long-term partnerships.
• Proactive and independent worker in fast-paced environments.
• Team player ready to collaborate and engage in hands-on tasks.
• Excellent communicator with a straightforward and friendly approach.

Responsibilities

• P&L responsible for Morrisons & Asda
• Strategically staying ahead of the market by spotting new and up-and-coming trends
• Collaborate with category management to develop channel insights and expand distribution
• Influence core range and NPD development
• New business development with potential target accounts

Skills

Retail experience

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Proactivity

Team player

Communication skills

Job description

National Account Manager / Senior National Account Manager – Retail (Morrisons & Asda)

1 day a week in the office.

Are you a National Account Manager or Senior National Account Manager looking for more

responsibility and a platform to really demonstrate what you can do?

Do you want to join an entrepreneurial business that is genuinely flying right now?

This isn’t one to miss…

We’re currently partnered with a premium branded soft drinks business that is making serious waves in the market right now. With a newly cemented focus on growth, they aren’t playing games and the business has already delivered double digit growth this year, with Retail overachieving and leading the ship.

And the exciting part? There is still a significant opportunity for further growth both inside and outside of their current accounts.

We’re looking for a National Account Manager or Senior National Account Manager to take ownership of the Asda and Morrisons accounts, while also playing a key role in identifying and developing new business opportunities.

This is a role for someone who wants more than simply managing existing accounts. You’ll have the opportunity to hunt, identify opportunities, build relationships and drive incremental growth, giving you real scope to make your mark on the business.

The culture of the business is the main standout part. They’re all about people and development and they also have a ridiculously good hybrid working policy, which doesn’t keep you chained to a desk but allows you the freedom to get the job done.

Yes, I have debated applying myself!

What You’ll Be Doing

• P&L responsible for Morrisons & Asda
• Strategically staying ahead of the market by spotting new and up and coming trends
• Collaborate with category management to develop channel insights and expand distribution
• Influence core range and NPD development
• New business development with potential target accounts

Who You Are

• Proven experience working within the retail multiples
• Strong commercial acumen and numerical proficiency
• Skilled negotiator focused on building long‑term partnerships
• Proactive and independent worker in fast‑paced environments
• Team player ready to collaborate and engage in hands‑on tasks
• Excellent communicator with a straightforward and friendly approach