National Account Manager (Convenience / Wholesale) – Established Soft Drinks – 2 days per week in London – Up to £60,000 plus package This company an established soft drinks business in the UK, with a range of phenomenal products and listings across all of the key grocery accounts. The National Account Manager will fundamentally drive the Out of Home side of the business – building the product range into Convenience and Wholesale . The National Account Manager will need to build on a pipeline of prospective stockers, work alongside buyers and build the wholesale channel for the business.
The ideal candidate will have experience working with the Convenience sector along with a network of contacts within wholesale.
The National Account Manager Responsibilities Own and develop a portfolio of national and strategic accounts Build strong, long-term relationships with buyers, operators, and key stakeholders Deliver joint business plans that drive volume, value, and brand visibility Full P&L responsibility for your accounts Lead pricing, margins, promotions, and contract negotiations Work cross-functionally with marketing, supply chain, and finance to deliver commercial plans Identify channel trends, gaps, and growth opportunities within foodservice Act as the voice of the customer internally, helping shape range, activation, and innovation
The ideal National Account Manager Candidate: Demonstrable experience as a National Account Manager (or equivalent) within wholesale and convenience. A strong black book of relevant contacts across operators, contract caterers, and/or distributors Proven success in new business wins as well as growing established accounts Solid commercial and financial acumen, including pricing and margin management Excellent negotiation, relationship-building, and influencing skills If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CVs to Mark at COREcruitment / mark@corecruitment.COREcruitment are experts in recruiting for Hospitality, Catering, Leisure, Retail, FM, Property and Construction sectors. To view other great opportunities please check out our website or call us for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities. Follow COREcruitment on your favourite social networks – Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram…