Senior National Account Manager – FMCG (Irish Grocery)

Bell Recruitment; Omagh; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Care

Pension Scheme

Staff Sales

Onsite Electric Car Charging Point

Length of Service Holidays

Annual Leave Purchase Scheme

Company Well-being Initiatives

Job summary

Bell Recruitment is seeking a National Account Manager to manage and grow key customer accounts across multiple channels in Ireland. The role focuses on sustainable growth, building durable customer relationships, and delivering commercial performance in line with business objectives.

You will develop account plans, lead pricing negotiations, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to drive market share and profitability. Travel across Ireland and multi-site coordination will be required.

Qualifications

• A Levels or equivalent as a minimum
• Degree in a business discipline is desirable
• Strong understanding of the Irish grocery landscape and wholesale channels
• 2+ years in Key Account Management within Irish grocery or wholesale cash & carry
• 3–5 years of sales experience, FMCG or retail preferred
• Proficient in MS Office (intermediate level)
• Proven track record of growing sales and managing complex customer relationships
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop key customer accounts across multiple channels with focus on sustainable growth
• Build and maintain relationships with key customer stakeholders at all levels
• Monitor market trends, pricing and competitor activity to inform strategy
• Develop and execute robust account plans including range reviews and promotions
• Lead negotiations on pricing, terms and contracts
• Identify new business opportunities through acquisition, distribution gains and new product development
• Prepare regular account performance reviews and progress against targets
• Collaborate with Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance and Product Development to meet customer objectives

Skills

Account Management

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Sales

Communication

Presentation Skills

MS Office

Education

Two A-Levels

Degree desirable

Job description

Bell Recruitment is seeking a National Account Manager to manage and grow key customer accounts across multiple channels in Ireland. The role focuses on sustainable growth, building durable customer relationships, and delivering commercial performance in line with business objectives.

You will develop account plans, lead pricing negotiations, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to drive market share and profitability. Travel across Ireland and multi-site coordination will be required.