National Account Manager - Convenience (Co‑op & National Accounts)
📍 Wrexham / Hybrid (UK travel required) | 💰 £55,000 – £65,000 + benefits
Overview
We’re partnering with a fast‑paced, growing FMCG business to appoint a National Account Manager to take ownership of key convenience retail accounts, including Co‑op and other national customers. This high‑impact role has full commercial responsibility and offers autonomy to shape account strategy, build strong customer relationships, and directly influence sales and profit performance within a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Owning full P&L responsibility for key convenience accounts
* Delivering against sales, margin, and growth targets
* Building and developing strong relationships with retail buying teams
* Leading Joint Business Planning (JBP) processes
* Identifying and unlocking new listings and distribution opportunities
* Managing pricing, promotions, and commercial negotiations
* Collaborating cross‑functionally with NPD, supply chain, and marketing
* Monitoring performance and proactively responding to risks and opportunities
What We’re Looking For – Experience
* Proven FMCG sales experience (chilled category advantageous)
* Experience managing national or key retail accounts
* Exposure to convenience customers (e.g. Co‑op, Tesco Express, Sainsbury’s Local) highly desirable
* Strong track record of delivering commercial growth
Skills
* Strong commercial acumen across pricing, margin, and negotiation
* Confident relationship builder with a customer‑first mindset
* Credible communicator, able to influence and challenge
* Data‑driven and analytically minded
* Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
About You
You’re someone who thrives in a fast‑moving environment and takes real ownership of your accounts. You bring energy, pace, and a proactive mindset, with a clear focus on delivering results.
* Self‑starter who takes initiative
* Commercially curious and opportunity‑focused
* Straightforward, pragmatic, and solutions‑driven
* Resilient and comfortable operating under pressure
* Accountable, with a strong sense of ownership
Why Apply?
* Ownership of high‑profile convenience accounts
* Real opportunity to drive business growth and make an impact
* Broad exposure across commercial, NPD, and supply chain
* Agile, entrepreneurial culture with autonomy and pace
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