FMCG National Account Manager (Retail)

Posted: 23/02/26
Recruiter:HR Services and Solutions
Reference:3074387712
Type:Permanent
Industry: FMCG, Retail
Salary:£55,000 - £60,000 Annual + £6k Car Allowance + Benefits
Location:Wednesbury, West Midlands
Description:

Role FMCG NATIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER c£55k - £60k + £6k car allowance. + Excellent Benefits (HYBRID - 2 days on site)

  • ESTABLISHED (130 years) and still GROWING AND PROFITABLE BUSINESS
  • EXPERIENCE IN AN FMCG ENVIRONMENT ESSENTIAL
  • FLEXIBILE LOCATION (CAN BE BASED ANYWHERE IN THE UK)

Our client is a leader in their field and due to continued growth, have an exciting new role. They are seeking a dynamic National Account Manager to unlock distribution in Value Retail This role is pivotal in driving distribution and revenue growth by securing and scaling new listings in top-tier UK grocery retail. The ideal candidate will have a hunter mentality, thrive on opening new doors, and bring a strong track record of winning significant distribution gains in major UK grocers.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Open new grocery accounts ideally Value Retail and deliver material distribution wins.
  • Develop and execute tailored joint business plans that align with customer and brand strategy.
  • Strong understanding of the key grocery levers: Distribution, Range, Price, Promotion and Shelf Space.
  • Leading customer negotiations and presenting compelling brand and category propositions.
  • Working with Marketing team to optimise all opportunities

Skills and Experience

  • Highly self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit and passion for winning new business.
  • Demonstrated success growing an SME/FMCG brand within UK grocery; challenger brand experience highly desirable.
  • Strong commercial acumen; able to build profitable and sustainable business plans.
  • Highly collaborative but also capable of operating autonomously in a fast-paced, agile SME environment.
  • Resilient, results-driven, and comfortable with ambiguity and change.
  • Experience with accurate sales forecasting and full P&L accountability.

If you feel you have the skills and experience necessary, please upload your CV in the first instance.

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