Senior National Account Manager - Foodservice

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK food industry is seeking a Senior National Account Manager - Foodservice to boost key account growth and explore new business channels. The ideal candidate will have a strong FMCG background, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record in business development. This role offers the opportunity for autonomy within a supportive team and emphasizes customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Bonus

Pension

Home-Based Work

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG and foodservice sectors is essential.
• Proven ability to generate new business.
• Alignment with company values: Inclusive, Vibrant, Agile, Natural & Authentic.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth with key accounts and expand into new channels.
• Manage relationships with clients like Bidfood and Brakes.
• Increase distribution and business development.

Skills

Account Management

Business Development

Communication

Organisational Skills

Creativity

Job description

Senior National Account Manager - Foodservice

• Bonus
• Pension
• Home Based, with one day per week in London Office

About the Business:

Our client plays a vital role in the UK food industry by connecting local food producers with national retailers and foodservice operators. They support small producers in scaling their businesses through technical expertise, IT, marketing, operations, and invoicing services. Their customers include major retailers and foodservice operators committed to locally sourced, high-quality products.

The Role:

We are hiring a Senior National Account Manager - Foodservice to drive growth with key accounts and expand into new channels. Experience in food or beverage sectors, with a focus on foodservice or wholesale RTM, is essential. You will manage relationships with clients like Bidfood, Brakes, and contract catering businesses, and will be responsible for increasing distribution and business development.

About You:

We seek a passionate team player with a positive attitude, strong background in large branded FMCG, and experience in multiple commercial rotations. You should have:

• Key Account experience in FMCG
• Out of Home, Foodservice & New Business experience
• Proven ability to generate new business
• Excellent communication skills
• Organisational skills and attention to detail
• Tenacity and creativity to seek new opportunities
• Alignment with company values: Inclusive, Vibrant, Agile, Natural & Authentic

This role offers autonomy, a supportive team environment, and a focus on customer and employee satisfaction. To apply, contact [email protected] or call 0207 459 4877, or apply via LinkedIn.