Senior National Account Manager – Growth & New Business

Better Placed; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Better Placed is partnering with a premium branded soft drinks business seeking a National Account Manager to own Morrisons and Asda accounts while exploring new opportunities.

This role offers hybrid working and a chance to shape growth in a fast-moving retail environment, collaborating with category management and driving incremental distribution.

You will hunter and develop key relationships, manage performance, and contribute to strategic planning with a proactive and team-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working within the retail multiples.
• Strong commercial acumen and numerical proficiency.
• Skilled negotiator focused on building long-term partnerships.
• Proactive and independent worker in fast-paced environments.
• Team player ready to collaborate and engage in hands-on tasks.
• Excellent communicator with a straightforward and friendly approach.

Responsibilities

• P&L responsible for Morrisons & Asda
• Strategically staying ahead of the market by spotting new and up-and-coming trends
• Collaborate with category management to develop channel insights and expand distribution
• Influence core range and NPD development
• New business development with potential target accounts

Skills

Retail experience

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Proactivity

Team player

Communication skills

Job description

Better Placed is partnering with a premium branded soft drinks business seeking a National Account Manager to own Morrisons and Asda accounts while exploring new opportunities.

This role offers hybrid working and a chance to shape growth in a fast-moving retail environment, collaborating with category management and driving incremental distribution.

You will hunter and develop key relationships, manage performance, and contribute to strategic planning with a proactive and team-oriented approach.