National Account Manager

Account Manager – FMCG (Food) | Remote – Christchurch HQ Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Car Allowance + Benefits Contract: Full-time, Permanent About the Role We’re looking for an experienced National Account Manager to join a fast-paced and growing FMCG business. This is a fantastic opportunity to manage and develop major national retail accounts, build long-term partnerships, and deliver real commercial impact. If you’re commercially minded, ambitious, and have a strong track record in account management within FMCG (ideally food), this role offers the chance to take ownership, drive growth, and influence category strategy. What You’ll Be Doing * Manage and grow existing national retail accounts, ensuring strong relationships and customer satisfaction * Develop new business opportunities to expand the account portfolio * Create and implement tailored sales strategies aligned with company objectives * Work cross-functionally with internal teams to deliver customer targets * Monitor customer KPIs and provide insight-driven proposals to boost category performance * Lead key projects from planning through to delivery, managing timelines and stakeholders * Support and mentor colleagues across the wider sales team What We’re Looking For * At least 2 years’ experience managing national accounts (Top 6 UK grocers preferred) * Strong FMCG/food sector background, ideally with private label or manufacturing exposure * International retailer experience would be an advantage * Excellent commercial acumen with a proven track record of delivering results * Strong organisational and project management skills (CPM, resource planning, risk assessment) * Confident in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint What’s on Offer * Competitive salary + Individual & Company Bonus * Car Allowance included * 25–30 days holiday (based on service) * Flexible hybrid working from Christchurch HQ * Medical cash plan, mental health support, and option to buy extra holidays * Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, company sick pay & pension contributions * Regular team socials, cycle-to-work scheme, free parking & dress-down Fridays Why Join? This is your chance to step into a high-impact National Account Manager role within a thriving FMCG business. You’ll enjoy autonomy, variety, and the opportunity to truly shape customer relationships while driving business growth