National Account Manager

Job description

National Account Manager - (Co-op & Convenience)

Hybrid – Shepherd’s Bush OR Bishop's Stortford

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Ready to own big accounts, drive real growth, and make your mark in FMCG?

Due to Internal promotion this is a high-impact NAM role where you’ll take full ownership of key Co-op & convenience accounts—shaping strategy, driving performance, and building powerful customer partnerships.

The Role

You’ll be at the heart of commercial delivery, with full accountability for:

• Owning and growing key national accounts including Co-op

• Building and executing joint business plans

• Leading forecasting, pricing & full P&L management

• Winning NPD listings and expanding distribution

• Driving category growth and in-store performance

• Negotiating to maximise profit, volume & share

• Collaborating cross-functionally (category, marketing, supply chain)

• Delivering key commercial projects on time and in full

What You’ll Bring

• Proven FMCG sales experience in UK retail / convenience

• Currently operating at NAM level

• Strong commercial mindset with P&L ownership

• Sharp negotiation & influencing skills

• Confident, relationship-led communicator

• Highly organised with strong analytical thinking

• Energetic, proactive, and thrives in pace

Why This Role?

• True ownership of national accounts

• Clear progression & development opportunities

• Collaborative, high-performing culture

• Exposure to innovation, NPD & category strategy

• Competitive salary + enhanced benefits including car allowance

Benefits include

• 27 days holiday.
• Increased holiday with length of service.
• Option to buy more holiday.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity (Maternity is 6 months full pay after 2 years of service. 3 months full for 1-2 years).
• Free Gu.
• Flexi week opportunity every year.
• Life event leave
• Volunteering day.
• Cycle to work.
• Westfield Health Medical Cash Plan.
• Mortgage support.
• Nursery support.
• Heat scheme.
• Grocery Aid support.
• Summer Fridays and December Fridays (finish at 1pm).
• Specsavers eye voucher.
• Death in benefit service (Metlife Master trust)

Interested?

If you’re a commercially driven Account Manager ready for your next move—let’s talk.

Apply now or drop me a message for a confidential chat.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-04-2026

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