Senior National Account Manager | Ambient Food.
Location: Office based in Surrey with occasional customer meetings Contract: Permanent Salary: £80,000 to £110,000 plus bonus
Talent Guardian are supporting a respected ambient food manufacturer supplying both own label and branded products to major UK retailers, discounters, wholesalers and convenience customers.
With strong customer partnerships, reliable supply and a proven track record in category innovation, the business is continuing to invest in growth and is now seeking a Senior National Account Manager to join the commercial team.
This is an opportunity to play a senior role in a business with scale, ambition and the freedom to make a real impact.
What you will be doing
- Take full ownership of major national retail and strategic channel customers
- Lead annual planning and commercial strategy to deliver profitable growth
- Identify and secure new commercial opportunities across multiple channels
- Build senior relationships across buying, category and supply chain teams
- Lead joint business plans, pricing, promotional strategy and long term planning
- Deliver clear, data backed insight and influence category direction
- Report and forecast performance and manage budgets responsibly
- Work closely with NPD, supply chain, commercial finance and technical teams to ensure excellent customer execution
What we are looking for
- Strong experience managing major grocery customers within FMCG
- Proven delivery of commercial growth within ambient categories
- Confident building senior retail relationships and driving negotiation outcomes
- Strategic approach with the ability to move quickly when required
- Comfortable working with data, insight and financial detail
- Collaborative, positive and solutions focused
- Hands on approach with a passion for food and category development
What is on offer
- Salary of £80,000 to £110,000 plus bonus
- Surrey office with a collaborative culture plus one to two days working from home
- Car allowance and wider benefits
- Senior role with clear scope for progression and influence
If you are an experienced National Account Manager looking to step into a senior commercial role or a Senior National Account Manager seeking a business where you can shape growth and build lasting customer partnerships, we would love to speak with you….