Senior National Account Manager - Award-Winning, Category Defining SME

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an award-winning FMCG brand as a Senior National Account Manager, leading growth strategies for top grocery accounts. This role is pivotal in driving product opportunities and requires strong relationship-building skills in a dynamic high-growth environment. The company offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and various perks including share options and a subsidised gym membership.

Benefits

25% Bonus

Share options scheme

Pension

Subsidised gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience with grocery retail accounts such as Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's.
• Proven experience in a high-growth environment.
• Ability to generate innovative ideas and execute strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop opportunities for products within Top 4 Grocery Accounts.
• Set robust and innovative strategies for growth.
• Collaborate with the commercial team for successful execution.

Skills

Relationship-building

Networking

Entrepreneurial flair

Teamwork

Curiosity

Tenacity

Job description

Senior National Account Manager – Award-Winning, Category defining brand

Location: London

• 25% Bonus
• Share options scheme
• Pension
• Subsidised gym membership

Background

This is a brilliant business to be part of. Shaping the wider category, they are growing at an unprecedented rate, both in the UK and internationally.

Working closely with the Commercial Director and Business unit head, you will take ownership of some of the Top 4 Grocery Accounts. This role is about growth and developing opportunities for their products. Your curiosity and tenacity will be key to making things happen.

You will set robust and innovative strategies and be committed to delivering results. Support will be available from Brand, Insight, Category Data, and Shopper Campaigns – teamwork is essential.

Opportunity

The company has experienced phenomenal growth recently, with turnover increasing more than four-fold. Their success is driven by increased distribution, award-winning new products, and changing consumer behavior. The commercial team plays a significant role in this success.

About You

You should understand the landscape, generate ideas, and be passionate about executing them. A balance between being a team player and an entrepreneurial pioneer is important.

Strong relationship-building and networking skills are essential, along with a structured, process-driven approach and entrepreneurial flair.

Experience in a high-growth environment is advantageous. If you are currently working for a large UK FMCG company and seeking more opportunities, we want to hear from you. Your training and experience should include working with grocery retail accounts such as Tesco, Morrisons, Asda, Sainsbury's, Waitrose, or M&S, to make a significant impact in this role.