National Account Manager - FMCG/Drinks

About

Our client, a leading global beverage brand, is seeking a driven and commercially savvy National Account Manager to join their dynamic team in the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the expansion and development of a beloved brand within the 'Home' (Grocery) channel.

• Join a rapidly growing international beverages company with a start-up mindset
• Take ownership of your role in an agile, fun, and entrepreneurial environment
• Enjoy a competitive salary package, car allowance, and performance-based annual bonus
• Thrive in a culture that encourages personal growth, innovative ideas, and work-life balance

• Own the P&L for your allocated customers, including distribution, executions, turnover, margin mix, sales, and profit
• Lead all customer negotiations and escalate issues when necessary
• Build and influence key stakeholder relationships to secure optimal brand visibility, promotions, activations, and listings
• Continuously monitor and analyse market trends, competition, pricing, portfolio, online placements, and promotions to develop winning customer plans
• Adapt and course-correct strategies when needed to achieve financial targets
• Manage cost planning and notifications for customer projects and activities
• Forecast and report on customer performance, identify risks and opportunities, and improve forecast accuracy
• Embrace the evolving customer mix within the @ home channel

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in retail, discounter, and E-commerce channels
• Strong understanding of the UK grocery landscape
• Ownership mentality and ability to deliver results and identify new opportunities
• Emotionally intelligent with excellent cross-functional collaboration skills
• Natural problem-solver with strong organisational abilities
• Sense of urgency and resilience under pressure
• Self-motivated and persistent in seeing projects through to completion

• Competitive salary package, car allowance, and performance-based annual bonus
• Opportunities for personal growth and career development
• Agile, fun, and entrepreneurial work environment
• Chance to work with a beloved global brand in a rapidly growing international company

As a member of this dynamic team, you'll be immersed in a culture that values freedom, empowerment, and ownership. You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact while enjoying a fun and supportive work environment that encourages personal growth and innovative thinking.