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We’re looking for an experienced National Account Manager to take ownership of key grocery and high street retail accounts within a fast-paced FMCG environment. This role will play a key part in delivering ambitious growth plans, building strong customer relationships and driving commercially effective Joint Business Plans across a branded portfolio. You’ll work cross-functionally with internal teams including Category, Demand Planning, Finance and Marketing, while acting as a trusted commercial partner to your customers.
Job Responsibility:
Deliver against sales, profitability and market share targets across key retail accounts
Effectively manage trade investment, making commercially sound recommendations to improve ROI
Support the launch and ongoing management of new products, brands and categories
Lead cost price increase discussions in line with business requirements
Build and deliver customer Joint Business Plans aligned to wider company objectives
Create commercially viable, insight-led plans that drive growth and strengthen customer partnerships
Analyse performance and adapt plans where required to maximise results
Build detailed bottom-up forecasts at SKU level and manage full account P&Ls
Ensure plans are delivered within retailer timelines and internal sign-off processes
Deliver distribution targets for new product launches and support wider category growth initiatives
Partner closely with Category teams to deliver insight-led recommendations and become a trusted category partner
Ensure promotional activity aligns with wider commercial strategy while challenging where appropriate
Maintain strong forecasting accuracy and effectively manage risks and opportunities
Lead regular forecasting and demand planning reviews with internal stakeholders
Build strong relationships across buying, finance, supply chain and shopper marketing functions
Develop and manage effective customer contact strategies
Establish trusted partnerships with key commercial stakeholders
Challenge constructively while maintaining strong working relationships
Respond quickly and effectively to customer needs and issues
Share best practice internally and contribute positively to wider team success
Requirements:
Proven experience operating at National Account Manager level within FMCG
Strong experience developing and managing Joint Business Plans
Excellent commercial and numerical capability
Strong relationship-building and communication skills
Proactive, organised and solutions-focused
Comfortable influencing cross-functionally across multiple teams
Able to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Resilient mindset with a strong focus on delivering results
Passionate about brands, customers and driving growth