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National Account Executive

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United Kingdom, Surrey

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Sales

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Not provided

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Salary:

35000.00 - 50000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

A fast-growing, award-winning food manufacturer is looking to add a National Account Executive to its commercial team. Operating globally, this business supplies a broad range of ambient food products to major UK retailers and foodservice customers under both own label and branded lines. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone ambitious with solid commercial food or drink experience to step into a broad account management role. You'll support and grow key retail and non-retail accounts, working closely with cross-functional teams.

Job Responsibility:

  • Day-to-day management of both retail and non-retail customer accounts
  • Identify and secure new business opportunities and product listings
  • Build strong working relationships across customer buying, supply, and NPD teams
  • Collaborate with internal procurement to maximise sourcing opportunities
  • Proactively manage stock levels and supply issues with internal teams
  • Deliver insight-led presentations
  • Track sales performance and manage contract balances

Requirements:

  • 2:1 degree (or above) in a relevant business subject
  • Experience in account management, from within food or FMCG
  • Previous exposure to UK retail customers and own label preferred but not essential
  • Strong communicator with excellent influencing and negotiation skills
  • Organised, commercially driven, and confident working cross-functionally
  • Strong IT skills, especially Excel and data tools
  • Living in the Surrey area
  • Full driving license

Nice to have:

Previous exposure to UK retail customers and own label

What we offer:
  • Competitive salary + discretionary bonus + EOT profit share bonus
  • Matched pension contributions (up to 5%)
  • Private healthcare and life cover
  • Hybrid working - work from home on Fridays
  • 23 days holiday (increasing with service)

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 14, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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