National Account Manager

Talent Guardian is partnering with a growing FMCG business in the Wolverhampton area to recruit a National Account Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven individual with grocery experience to manage key retail accounts, drive growth and build strong relationships with major UK retailers. Reporting into senior leadership, you''ll take ownership of key customer relationships, identify new commercial opportunities and use data-led insights to drive sales and profitability. Working closely with Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance and Operations, you''ll play a key role in delivering customer plans and supporting the continued growth of the business.Key Responsibilities Manage and develop relationships with major grocery retail accounts. Deliver sales, revenue and profitability targets across your customer portfolio. Lead annual business planning and joint business planning activities with retailers. Identify opportunities for growth through range reviews, promotions, distribution gains and new product launches. Analyse account performance and retailer data to identify trends, risks and opportunities. Build and present compelling customer proposals and business reviews. Negotiate trading terms, promotional plans and commercial agreements. Work cross-functionally to ensure successful delivery of customer plans. Develop account strategies that support both short-term performance and long-term growth. Provide accurate forecasting and pipeline management. ..... full job details .....