Senior National Account Manager – London & South East | Premium Food Manufacturer
Are you a commercially astute National Account Manager with a passion for the foodservice sector? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a premium food manufacturer with a strong European heritage, known for its high-quality bakery and dessert products.
This role will be key in managing and developing strategic national accounts across London and the South East, a crucial growth region for the business.
As Senior National Account Manager, you’ll take direct responsibility for a portfolio of high profile national end user customers within the hospitality, hotel, airline, and contract catering sectors. This includes some of the UK’s most recognisable premium dining and hospitality brands such as Gordon Ramsay Group, Pizza Express, Zizzi, Dishoom, Hilton Hotels, Radisson Hotels, and British Airways.
You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders at these accounts, developing tailored solutions in collaboration with internal teams across NPD, marketing and operations. If you enjoy owning customer relationships, identifying opportunities to grow share, and playing a central role in a commercially ambitious business, this is the role for you.
Manage and develop a portfolio of National Account end-user customers
Build strong, long-term relationships with senior stakeholders across your account base
Identify and deliver growth opportunities in partnership with clients
Contribute to the wider commercial strategy through market insight and customer feedback
Experienced in national account management within foodservice, hospitality or catering
Skilled at developing strategic, multi-site customer relationships
Commercially focused with a strong track record of account growth
60,000 to £65,000 basic salary, 20% bonus, company car or £7,000 car allowance, healthcare, pension, and 33 days holiday.
Home-based role with regular travel across the South of England and easy access to the London head office.