Senior National Account Manager

JR United Kingdom; Watford; Remote; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading European Own Label supplier seeks a Senior National Account Manager based in Watford. This role requires a high-calibre commercial professional to manage key UK grocery retail relationships, utilize exceptional negotiation skills, and drive growth initiatives. The position offers a competitive salary of £75,000 with a car allowance and potential 20% bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience with FMCG Own Label and managing major UK grocery retail accounts.
• Strong P&L ownership and forecasting skills.
• Comfortable in a remote role, leading business planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with key senior figures at retail customers.
• Drive growth to achieve sales objectives.
• Lead annual joint business planning with retailers.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Customer relationship management

Data analysis

Job description

Senior National Account Manager, Watford, Hertfordshire

Client:

Henson Recruitment

Location:

Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

A rare and confidential opportunity has arisen with a leading European Own Label supplier to the UK retail market. Our client is seeking a high-calibre commercial professional with a proven track record in FMCG Own Label supply to grocery retailers.

Senior National Account Manager

Own Label | European FMCG business

£75,000 + Car allowance + 20% Bonus

Reporting to the Director of Sales, you will manage relationships with key senior figures at retail customers and drive growth to achieve the sales plan. You will demonstrate first-class commercial acumen, exceptional negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of the complexities and fast-moving dynamics of the UK Own Label landscape. Experience managing key UK retail accounts is essential, alongside the ability to operate strategically in a highly competitive environment.

You:

• Have experience with FMCG Own Label.
• Proven experience managing major UK grocery retail accounts.
• Possess strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering profitable growth.
• Have excellent negotiation and customer relationship management skills.
• Have a deep understanding of category dynamics and retailer strategies.
• Are skilled in leading annual joint business planning.
• Have experience with P&L ownership and forecasting.
• Possess strong data analysis skills to drive insight-led decision making.
• Are comfortable working in a fully remote role with monthly visits to HQ.