National Account Manager Location: UK-Wide (Field-Based) Salary:£50,000 - £55,000 + Bonus + Company Car
Are you an experienced National Account Manager with a passion for the food and drink industry? Do you have a track record of managing and growing key accounts in the independent retail and garden centre sector? We re recruiting on behalf of a leading ambient food brand that supplies high-quality products to independent shops, garden centres, and speciality retailers across the UK. They re looking for a dynamic and results-driven National Account Manager to take their business to the next level.
The Role:
Manage and develop relationships with key accounts across independent retail, garden centres, and farm shops
Drive sales growth and identify new opportunities within existing and new accounts
Negotiate terms, promotions, and pricing with key decision-makers
Work closely with internal teams on category insights, forecasting, and commercial strategy
Regularly travel across the UK to meet customers and attend trade events
What You ll Need:
Experience as a National Account Manager or Senior Account Manager in food, drink, or FMCG
A strong understanding of the independent retail, garden centre, or wholesale sector
Commercially minded with excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills
A proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to manage a UK-wide territory
