Senior National Account Manager - FMCG

Manchester Permanent £70,000 - £80,000 per year View Job Description
Senior National Account Manager responsible for c. £50M of business on major mults, no2 to the Head of Sales for a global FMCG business.
  • Senior National Account Manager position for a multi national FMCG manufacturer.
  • Scope to heavily influence team and wider strategy.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading multinational business within the consumer goods industry, headquartered in the North West. The company partners with major grocery retailers, discounters, and a broad range of retail customers, delivering private-label products at scale.

With significant investment behind innovation and growth, the business is entering a particularly exciting period - including the upcoming launch of a new consumer brand and the development of innovative new products for market.

We are now recruiting a Senior National Account Manager to join the team.

Job Description

  • Develop and execute strategic account plans across your customer base - Tesco and Aldi worth £50M.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with your customers to ensure long-term partnerships.
  • Identify new business opportunities to expand market presence within your customers.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless product delivery and client satisfaction.
  • Prepare and present sales reports, forecasts, and performance metrics to senior management.
  • Negotiate contracts and agreements to maximise profitability while meeting client needs - this is a highly tendered category.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for key accounts, resolving issues and ensuring a high level of service.

The Successful Applicant

We are looking for the following experience:

  • Proven experience in managing grocery customers in a private label capacity for an FMCG manufacturer - food, drink and non food experience all considered.
  • Experience with Tesco and/or Aldi is highly desirable but not essential
  • Strong negotiation and communication - we are looking for candidates who have negotiated large contracts at a high level. This is a highly tendered category with a commodity product so strong negotiation skills are essential.
  • Demonstrated ability to achieve and exceed sales targets.
  • Proficiency in analysing market trends and translating them into actionable strategies.
  • Capability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • A results-driven mindset with a focus on customer satisfaction.

What's on Offer

  • Up to £80,000 + bonus, car and package. Hyrbid working with a North West office.



Contact
Heather Gorecki Nee Baylis
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7026340
Phone number
+44 113 388 9046

Job summary

Job function
Sales
Subsector
FMCG & Consumer
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Manchester
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Heather Gorecki Nee Baylis
Consultant phone
+44 113 388 9046
Job reference
JN-052026-7026340