Senior National Account Manager
Our client is a leading, award‑winning, employee‑owned UK importer and distributor of premium ambient products to the UK’s leading supermarket retail chains and is looking for an experienced and driven Senior National Account Manager to join their Sales team as part of company expansion.
This is a senior national account management role focusing on:
* Taking ownership of a major retail account (or accounts) and driving growth across new and existing business.
* Managing and supporting NAMs.
* Spotting and securing new opportunities – new listings, new lines, new wins.
* Building strong, long‑term relationships with customers across all functions – from Buying and Supply Chain to Technical and Product Development.
* Working closely with the Procurement team to make sure you’re always getting the best market opportunities for our customers.
* Managing contracts, reporting on performance, and always looking for ways to add value.
We are looking for a robust, driven and commercially minded sales professional with a strong background in high‑value account management.
* Working as a Senior National Account Manager or highly experienced NAM managing high‑value accounts for a foodservice or FMCG wholesaler or manufacturer is essential.
* Experience selling into the grocery or foodservice channel at national account level is essential.
* Experience selling into large national retail supermarkets is essential, such as Aldi, Waitrose, Tesco and Bidfood.
* You will live within one hour’s commute of Reigate and be happy with a hybrid set up.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Sales, Management, and Supply Chain
Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Wholesale Food and Beverage, and Food and Beverage Retail
Package
£80,000 to £100,000 per annum DOE, company bonus, pension contribution, plus other benefits.
Working Hours
Monday to Thursday 8am – 5pm (office based – Reigate), Friday WFH. (This role does not include a car as you will be working from the office 4 days per week. Mileage is paid should the business require you to travel).
Location
Guildford, Reigate, Sevenoaks, Walton on Thames, Tunbridge Wells, Kingston upon Thames, Croydon, Crawley, Epsom, Leatherhead, Dorking
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