National Account Manager

Company: Alexander Steele Recruitment
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Location: Leeds
Job Description:

Salary Range

Up to £55k + car allowance + benefits

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.Role Overview

Alexander Steele are working with a successful branded FMCG manufacturer. The business is in double digit growth and they are looking to expand their sales team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Day-to-day management of key accounts
  • Negotiating terms, cost prices, and JBPs
  • Managing promotional activity & seeking new ranging opportunities
  • Forecasting & supply chain coordination
  • Customer activation & activity planning
  • Export planning and forecasting (for those handling international accounts)
  • Monitoring customer OL (Own Label) requirements including artwork, availability, and NPD
  • Weekly performance reporting & budget planning

Major Accounts You Could Manage

  • Discount retailers: Home Bargains, Savers, The Range, Dunelm, WHSmith, Boots
  • Wholesalers & distributors: Rayburn, Pricecheck, Wilsons
  • Growing export markets: USA, Nordics, and other European territories

What They’re Looking For

  • Tenacity & a hunter mindset – You thrive on chasing new leads and securing deals.
  • Strong commercial acumen – You understand the UK retail landscape, P&L, JBPs, and forecasting.
  • Retailer expertise – Prior experience negotiating with large UK retailers and understanding critical paths and OL requirements.
  • Data-driven mindset – Comfortable analyzing data (Kantar, Nielsen) to inform decisions.
  • Self-sufficient & adaptable – This is a small team, so you’ll need to take ownership and be proactive. xwzovoh

Location

The role is office based in Leeds.

Seniority Level

  • Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

  • Full-time

Job Function

  • Sales and Business Development

Posted: April 2nd, 2026