Senior National Account Manager (Convenience)

Lime Talent Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Senior National Account Manager at a dynamic FMCG challenger brand. This pivotal role involves managing key accounts in the convenience and wholesale sectors while leading a talented team. You'll be at the forefront of driving commercial success through strategic planning and robust customer engagement. With a hybrid working model, this role offers flexibility and the chance to make a significant impact in a fast-paced, innovative environment. If you're a proactive leader with a passion for growth and results, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Hybrid working setup

Strong benefits package

Qualifications

• Strong experience in national account management within convenience or wholesale.
• Proven track record of delivering commercial results.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow strategic accounts across convenience and wholesale channels.
• Lead negotiations and coach two direct reports.

Skills

National Account Management

Commercial Planning

Customer Relationship Management

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Job description

Position: Senior National Account Manager (Convenience) Location: Hybrid - London Package: £70,000 – £80,000 Our client, one of the UK’s most exciting challenger food brands, is looking for a commercially driven Senior National Account Manager (SNAM) to join their high-growth business in London. This is a rare opportunity to step into a pivotal role at a fast-paced, values-led company that’s disrupting the food and drink space with energy, innovation, and ambition. The Role: The successful candidate will take full ownership of a portfolio of key convenience and wholesale accounts as well as selected high street retailers. You will also lead a small but high-potential team of two, guiding and supporting their development. This is a hybrid role based in London, with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home. Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and grow strategic accounts across the convenience, wholesale, and high street channels
• Deliver against sales, margin and distribution targets through robust joint business planning
• Lead top-to-top customer engagement and key negotiations
• Coach and develop two direct reports (Jr NAMs), helping shape the future commercial talent of the business
• Work closely with internal teams across Supply Chain, Marketing and Finance to deliver best-in-class execution
• Bring insight, structure and commercial rigour to a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment

The Ideal Candidate:

• Strong national account management experience within convenience, wholesale or high street retail
• A proven track record of delivering commercial results and building lasting customer relationships
• Strategic thinking and confidence in commercial planning and forecasting
• Natural leadership qualities – prior line management is a bonus, but not essential
• A proactive, high-energy operator who thrives in agile, high-growth businesses

Package & Perks:

• Basic salary of £70,000 – £80,000, depending on experience
• Performance-related bonus
• Hybrid working setup (3 office / 2 home)
• Strong benefits package
• The opportunity to play a key role in one of the most dynamic FMCG challenger brands in the UK

If you're looking to make a real impact in a business where you'll be trusted to lead and empowered to grow, this could be the role for you. To find out more or apply confidentially, please get in touch.