FMCG National Account Manager (Retail)

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