Ready to take a fresh step in your career?
Location: Hybrid work with regular office presence (Old Windsor) and customer travel (UK)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Team: Sales - Cash & Carry and Convenience Channel
Reporting to: Channel Controller
Are you ambitious, commercially minded, and eager to build a successful career in FMCG sales? Do you want to take ownership of national customer accounts, work with iconic brands, and develop your skills in a fast-paced international business?
Launch your FMCG career with one of the world's leading confectionery companies!
At Perfetti Van Melle, we're looking for an emergingcommercial talent to join our UK Sales team as a Junior National Account Manager. This is more than just a sales role – it's a development opportunity designed for individuals with the drive, energy, and potential to grow into future commercial leaders within our business. This role is ideal for someone who is ambitious, confident, proactive, curious, and passionate about developing a long-term career in FMCG.
Where we need you:
As Junior National Account Manager, you will be responsible for leading a portfolio of wholesale customers, including Co-op Wholesale and Sugro, while supporting the delivery of strategic growth plans and commercial objectives.
Why this role stands out:
Your core responsibilities at a glance:
The ingredients of Perfetti Van Melle – is this your flavor?
We are Taste Makers in Candy!
Perfetti Van Melle is an international family-owned business with over 18,000 employees across 38 operating companies, and products enjoyed in more than 150 countries worldwide.
In the UK, we're proud to be home to some of the world's most loved confectionery brands, including Mentos, Chupa Chups, Fruit-tella, and Smint.
What makes us unique:
Empowering – Growth and development opportunities tailored to you, with clear career pathways and continuous learning.
Fun – A family-like culture, collaborative teams, engaging events, and yes... a candy factory!
Innovation – Active engagement in health, sustainability, food safety, and category innovation.
Dynamic – Operating in 30+ countries with exciting growth ambitions and opportunities for international exposure.
The ideal recipe for our new Junior National Account Manager:
The qualities that will help you succeed:
What we offer:
As part of our mission to create a fulfilling workplace built on trust and mutual respect, you will benefit from:
Most importantly, you'll join a business that genuinely invests in people and supports ambitious talent in building rewarding long-term careers.
Want a taste of more?
If you're looking for an opportunity to accelerate your FMCG career, take ownership of meaningful customer relationships, and develop into a future commercial leader, we'd love to hear from you.
At Perfetti Van Melle, we believe the strength of our team lies in diversity. We create a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, valued, and empowered to grow.
Ready to shape the future of sweets?
Apply now and help us create even more sweet moments.