National Account Manager / Account Manager / Junior Account Manager Location: Hybrid Medway
Salary & Benefits: up to £38,000.
Twice yearly performance bonus (not guaranteed), 25 days a/l, Private Medical
Interview process: 2-stage, on-site
FMCG | Retail | Design, Manufacturing & Distribution
An established and well-respected design, manufacturing and distribution business is looking to recruit an Account Manager to join its established and growing commercial team.
This role is ideal for an early-career commercial professional who has gained initial experience in a client-facing or sales environment and is now looking to build broader account management capability, commercial confidence, and long-term progression within an FMCG business.
You will join a team of six and report directly to a Senior Account Manager, working closely with experienced colleagues who will support your development. The role offers hands-on exposure to the full end-to-end account management supply chain process, from customer brief through to product delivery into major UK retailers, with responsibility and scope increasing as your skills develop.
The Role Working within an established team structure, you will:
Manage a defined portfolio of retail and FMCG customers, with guidance and support from the Senior Account Manager
Develop and maintain strong customer relationships, building confidence in client-facing interactions
Support the delivery of sales and margin performance across your accounts
Build an understanding of customer objectives, product ranges, and commercial targets
Prepare for and attend customer meetings, ensuring clear follow-up actions
Travel across the UK to visit national supermarkets and retail chains alongside senior team members
Coordinate orders, supply chain activity, critical paths, and delivery timelines to meet customer deadlines - some products are manufactured in Asia and imported to the UK, therefore some understanding of import and supply chain would be beneficial.
Work closely with Product Development, Buying, Supply Chain, and Licensing teams
Manage day-to-day administration accurately in a fast-paced, hands-on commercial environment
About You You will likely have:
Experience in a sales, account management, or client-facing commercial role
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Good commercial awareness, with confidence working with numbers and margins
Solid IT skills and attention to detail
A proactive, positive, and team-oriented approach
A clear desire to develop your commercial skillset and progress within account management
Why Apply? Join an established, supportive commercial team with clear reporting lines
A role designed to grow your commercial and account management skills over time
Structured support and development from experienced account managers
Exposure to major UK supermarkets and retail brands
Clear and achievable career progression
Keywords:
National Account Manager, Account Manager, Junior Account Manager, FMCG, Retail, Sales, Business Development, Medway
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