National Account Manager

Vertical Advantage is looking for a National Account Manager

Job description

Commercial Manager I Fast-Growth FMCG Beverage Brand | London


We’re partnering with a high-growth FMCG beverage business to hire a Commercial Manager to take ownership of its UK High Street retail channel.


This is a hands-on commercial role with genuine autonomy, clear P&L ownership, and the opportunity to grow a developing customer base across leading High Street and value retailers.

The Role


Reporting into the UK Retail Controller, you’ll be responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of High Street accounts, spanning health & wellbeing specialists, pharmacy, value, and convenience-led retailers, alongside supporting new business wins within the channel.


You’ll own relationships end to end, drive profitable growth, and play a key role in shaping how the brand shows up across the UK High Street.


Key Responsibilities


  • Full P&L ownership across your account portfolio
  • End-to-end account management and joint business planning
  • Driving growth through range, distribution, promotions, and activation
  • Evaluating promotional performance and optimising trade spend
  • Building strong, collaborative customer relationships
  • Working cross-functionally with marketing, supply chain, and finance
  • Identifying and landing new High Street opportunities
  • Tracking market trends, competitor activity, and channel performance


What We’re Looking For


  • At least 1 year’s experience in sales/account management or account executive roles with proven experience owning customer relationships and managing a P&L
  • Proactive, commercially curious, and growth-oriented
  • Confident working with numbers and performance data
  • FMCG experience preferred but not essential
  • Someone who enjoys pace, ownership, and building something


Package & Benefits


  • c. £45,000 base + 10% - 20% bonus
  • Pension & private healthcare
  • London office, 3 days per week (Tuesday–Thursday preferred)
  • Flexible working culture
  • Free product, weekly team lunches, breakfast in the office
  • Monthly socials, fitness & wellbeing perks

Extra information

Status
Open
Education Level
Secondary School
Location
London Area
Type of Contract
Full-time jobs
Published at
04-02-2026
Full UK/EU driving license preferred
No
Car Preferred
No
Must be eligible to work in the EU
No
Cover Letter Required
No
Languages
English

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