National Account Manager

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National Account Manager – Grocery

We re looking for a National Account Manager to lead the next phase of growth for a fast-scaling challenger brand. You ll manage key retail relationships, drive national listings, and play a central role in expanding presence across the UK market.

As one of the early commercial hires, you ll have genuine ownership and influence – helping shape both commercial success and company culture. If you re excited by building something from the ground up, this is a standout opportunity.

What You ll Be Doing

  • Drive Key Account Growth: Own and accelerate growth across national retail accounts, delivering impactful Joint Business Plans (JBPs)
  • Win New Business: Identify, pitch, and secure new retail listings
  • Drive Launch Excellence: Lead product launches across in-store and online channels
  • Shopper Marketing: Create and execute strategies to boost visibility and engagement
  • Manage Trade Spend: Optimise investment to maximise ROI
  • Make Data-Driven Decisions: Use insight and performance data to drive results
  • Help Shape the Business: Contribute to ways of working, culture, and team development
  • Challenge the Category: Bring fresh thinking to disrupt a well-established FMCG category

Who You Are & What You ll Get

We re looking for a hands-on, commercially driven account manager who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You ll be joining an ambitious business looking to challenge and redefine its category.

You ll Bring

  • Experience in sales, account management, or business development (FMCG/CPG preferred)
  • Proven track record of driving growth across key accounts and managing national retail listings
  • Strong commercial instinct with experience managing budgets or P&L
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment
  • Passion for food and challenger brands

You ll Get

  • Competitive salary and wider package (including equity/options)
  • 25 days holiday + additional perks
  • Hybrid working model
  • Additional lifestyle and wellbeing benefits
  • Real ownership and the opportunity to shape a high-growth challenger brand

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Company: The Advocate Group
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Location: London
Job Description:

National Account Manager – Grocery

We re looking for a National Account Manager to lead the next phase of growth for a fast-scaling challenger brand. You ll manage key retail relationships, drive national listings, and play a central role in expanding presence across the UK market.

As one of the early commercial hires, you ll have genuine ownership and influence – helping shape both commercial success and company culture. If you re excited by building something from the ground up, this is a standout opportunity.

What You ll Be Doing

  • Drive Key Account Growth: Own and accelerate growth across national retail accounts, delivering impactful Joint Business Plans (JBPs)
  • Win New Business: Identify, pitch, and secure new retail listings
  • Drive Launch Excellence: Lead product launches across in-store and online channels
  • Shopper Marketing: Create and execute strategies to boost visibility and engagement
  • Manage Trade Spend: Optimise investment to maximise ROI
  • Make Data-Driven Decisions: Use insight and performance data to drive results
  • Help Shape the Business: Contribute to ways of working, culture, and team development
  • Challenge the Category: Bring fresh thinking to disrupt a well-established FMCG category

Who You Are & What You ll Get

We re looking for a hands-on, commercially driven account manager who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You ll be joining an ambitious business looking to challenge and redefine its category.

You ll Bring

  • Experience in sales, account management, or business development (FMCG/CPG preferred)
  • Proven track record of driving growth across key accounts and managing national retail listings
  • Strong commercial instinct with experience managing budgets or P&L
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment
  • Passion for food and challenger brands

You ll Get

  • Competitive salary and wider package (including equity/options)
  • 25 days holiday + additional perks
  • Hybrid working model
  • Additional lifestyle and wellbeing benefits
  • Real ownership and the opportunity to shape a high-growth challenger brand

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Posted: May 21st, 2026