Senior National Account Manager – Private Label Food
About the Company
This well established European food manufacturer is a trusted partner to many of the UK’s leading retailers, producing high quality own-label chilled and frozen products across multiple categories.
With manufacturing sites across the UK and Europe and a strong heritage in private label, the business combines technical expertise, innovation capability and customer collaboration to deliver long-term category growth.
The UK team operates with an entrepreneurial feel within a larger group structure, offering the backing of a major manufacturer alongside the agility and influence of a smaller, close knit commercial team.
About the Role
An opportunity has opened for a Senior National Account Manager to join the UK retail team and take responsibility for a portfolio of major grocery customers.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building strong retailer relationships, working closely with internal teams and shaping long-term customer strategies. You’ll play a key part in developing joint business plans, bringing new products to market and ensuring the business continues to be seen as a valued partner across your accounts.
The position offers strong visibility internally and genuine scope to influence both customer strategy and wider business direction.
Customer responsibility is expected to include leading UK retailers such as Waitrose, Sainsbury’s and M&S, with flexibility depending on experience.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing day-to-day relationships with major grocery customers
* Developing collaborative joint business plans
* Supporting innovation and NPD launches
* Leading commercial discussions and reviews
* Managing budgets, forecasts and performance
* Working cross-functionally with NPD, technical and supply teams
* Acting as the voice of the customer internally
Your Background
* National Account Manager or Senior NAM experience
* Exposure to UK grocery retail
* Experience in private label food manufacturing
* Strong relationship-building skills
* Commercially aware and well organised
* Comfortable working remotely with autonomy
* Chilled or frozen category knowledge helpful
What’s on Offer
* up to £65,000 salary
* 20% bonus
* £5,400 car allowance / Company car
* 8% pension
* 33 days holiday
Location
Home-based with customer travel and one day per week at the South Wales manufacturing site.
Next Steps
For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact: Aidan Goodall on 01943 667280 or aidan@fmcgselection.co.uk