National Account Manager

National Account Manager – FMCG (Food) | Hybrid – Christchurch HQ
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Car Allowance + Benefits
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced National Account Manager to join a fast-paced and growing FMCG business. This is a fantastic opportunity to manage and develop major national retail accounts, build long-term partnerships, and deliver real commercial impact. If you’re commercially minded, ambitious, and have a strong track record in account management within FMCG (ideally food), this role offers the chance to take ownership, drive growth, and influence category strategy.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage and grow existing national retail accounts, ensuring strong relationships and customer satisfaction
• Develop new business opportunities to expand the account portfolio
• Create and implement tailored sales strategies aligned with company objectives
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams to deliver customer targets
• Monitor customer KPIs and provide insight-driven proposals to boost category performance
• Lead key projects from planning through to delivery, managing timelines and stakeholders
• Support and mentor colleagues across the wider sales team

What We’re Looking For

• At least 2 years’ experience managing national accounts (Top 6 UK grocers preferred)
• Strong FMCG/food sector background, ideally with private label or manufacturing exposure
• International retailer experience would be an advantage
• Excellent commercial acumen with a proven track record of delivering results
• Strong organisational and project management skills (CPM, resource planning, risk assessment)
• Confident in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary + Individual & Company Bonus
• Car Allowance included
• 25–30 days holiday (based on service)
• Flexible hybrid working from Christchurch HQ
• Medical cash plan, mental health support, and option to buy extra holidays
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, company sick pay & pension contributions
• Regular team socials, cycle-to-work scheme, free parking & dress-down Fridays

Why Join?
This is your chance to step into a high-impact National Account Manager role within a thriving FMCG business. You’ll enjoy autonomy, variety, and the opportunity to truly shape customer relationships while driving business growth.