National Account Manager

Job description

Role: National Account Manager

Location: North based (hybrid)

Salary: up to £60,000 + bonus!!

Ready to take your grocery account management career to the next level? We’re looking for a commercially driven National Account Manager to lead and grow our clients Top 4 UK grocery accounts Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, and Morrisons, alongside other key UK supermarket customers.

This is a high-impact role for a relationship-builder and strategic thinker who thrives in the FMCG grocery environment. You’ll own the commercial agenda across your accounts, driving growth, strengthening partnerships, and delivering best-in-class execution in store and online.

• Own Top Grocery Accounts:

Lead the day-to-day management and long-term strategy for the Top 4 grocers plus additional UK supermarket accounts, building strong senior-level relationships.

• Drive Sales & Growth:

Develop and execute Joint Business Plans (JBPs), promotional strategies, range reviews, and category growth plans to maximise revenue, distribution, and visibility.

• Negotiate & Deliver Commercial Targets:

Lead commercial negotiations including pricing, promotions, NPD launches, and annual terms agreements to deliver against volume, value, and profit targets.

• Forecast & Analyse:

Manage forecasting, promotional planning, and P&L accountability. Analyse sales performance, identify risks and opportunities, and adjust plans to stay ahead of market trends.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work closely with marketing, supply chain, finance, and category teams to ensure seamless execution across all grocery accounts.

What You Need:

• 3+ years of experience in account management or sales, preferably grocery focused
• Strong relationship-building skills and a knack for closing deals.
• Experience working with national retailers and understanding retail processes.
• Sales-driven, strategic thinker with an eye for detail.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Bonus Points If You Have:

• A passion for the beauty industry and deep knowledge of consumer trends.
• Experience with e-commerce sales or digital retail strategies.

Unfortunately, due to the anticipated high numbers of applications we will not be able to respond to every applicant. If you have not received feedback within 14 days, your application may have been unsuccessful

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater Manchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

06-03-2026

Profession type

Retail

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