National Account Manager

Company: BRANDS DIRECT LTD
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Location: Colchester
Job Description:

National Account Manager

Sector: Food & Drink

“Are you a passionate and motivated National Account Manager or Director with the desire to work for a fast-paced, growing food company?

If the above is true for you, then stop your search and have a read of this opportunity!

We are on the hunt for an incredibly passionate and driven individual who thrives on developing customers, providing incredible service, and has a hunger to succeed in a forward-thinking environment.

An opportunity has arisen for an ambitious National Account Manager/ Director to join the team managing our established business based in Essex.

You will be joining a dynamic team responsible for the account management of a flexible mix of Top 6 Grocery multiples.

• Managing your own diary and spending as much time as possible face-to-face with customers

• Building rapport with buyers and growing a strong network of contacts to maximise revenue and repeat business

• Strong account management, identifying opportunities for category growth and new product sales

• Developing and maintaining relationships with the top UK Grocery/Convenience accounts

• P&L management at national account level

• Working closely with our Supply Base, building relationships and looking for Opportunities to grow the portfolio and Business

You:

We’re looking to speak to switched-on, intelligent individuals who can demonstrate success in managing Grocery or Convenience partners to date

• Strong sales experience within an FMCG environment will be beneficial

• You have strong relationship-building skills with the ability to generate long-term business partnerships in an  ever-changing product landscape

• You are adaptable, likeable, and career-driven

• You’re a fast learner who is able to pick up new ideas and concepts quickly”

Due to sustained growth, we are looking to recruit an accomplished National Account Manager /Director with a proven track record.

The successful candidate will have experience in managing retail customers at National Account Manager level within an FMCG environment, will be a team player, keen to demonstrate self-motivation, a professional attitude, good face-to-face and telephone communication skills, have a high work ethic, a will to achieve, and a ‘business management’ approach with demonstrable ability to generate and deliver challenging account plans to develop and grow the category.

Using your excellent relationship-building skills, you will be expected to foster strong relationships both internally and with your external customers across the Retail Food sector, with a focus on an already established Infant snacking business.

Profile:

 

• Previous National Account Management experience

• A background in understanding Private label and capable of building a Brand

• Very strong commercial skills

• An Analytical approach

• Ability to handle high-level negotiations

• A consultative manner with a high level of business acumen.

• You will have hunger and passion for success with aspirations of progression

£: Attractive Circular Package

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Posted: June 21st, 2026