National Account Manager
National Account Manager £45,000 - £60,000 DOE + Benefits Manchester
Are you a commercially driven National Account Manager looking for an opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing FMCG success story?
We're partnering with an ambitious, innovation-led FMCG business that combines the agility and pace of a challenger brand with the strength of an established household-name portfolio. Following continued growth, they're looking for a talented National Account Manager to take ownership of key grocery accounts and play a pivotal role in driving their next phase of success.
This is a highly visible role with significant autonomy, giving you the opportunity to shape customer strategy, influence business decisions, and deliver profitable growth across both in-store and online channels.
What you'll be doing
- Building and developing strategic relationships with major UK grocery retailers
- Owning customer plans and leading Joint Business Planning (JBP) initiatives
- Negotiating profitable agreements and delivering commercial excellence
- Managing full P&L responsibility and driving revenue growth
- Identifying category opportunities and influencing shopper strategy
- Leading exciting NPD launches and omnichannel activation plans
- Collaborating cross-functionally to deliver best-in-class customer outcomes
What we're looking for
- Proven National Account Manager or Senior National Account Manager experience within FMCG
- A strong track record of managing and growing major grocery accounts
- Excellent commercial acumen with exceptional negotiation skills
- Experience managing budgets, forecasts, and P&L performance
- FMCG sector experience, ideally within household or personal care categories
- A proactive, resilient, and entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for winning
Why join?
This is more than just another NAM role. You'll be joining a business with genuine momentum, strong brand heritage, and exciting growth plans. You'll have the freedom to make decisions, the support to succeed, and clear opportunities to progress as the business continues to expand.
If you're looking for a role where your ideas are valued, your successes are recognised, and your impact is visible, we'd love to hear from you.
For a confidential conversation or to apply, get in touch today.
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About the job
Contract Type: Permanent
Specialism: Marketing
Focus: General Marketing
Industry: Marketing
Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 per annum
Workplace Type: On-site
Experience Level: Associate
Location: Manchester
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: 19RKP3-A328FB4B
Date posted: 12 October 2026
Consultant: Seren Milner
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