National Account Manager – Poundland
Remote – 1 day per month in London HQ
Up to £72,000 + car allowance + benefits
We’re working with a major branded FMCG business to recruit a Business Account Manager to take full ownership of their Poundland account, valued at £12m P&L. This is a full-time position, offering remote flexibility with just one day a month in the London head office.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing commercial team in a fast-paced environment, managing one of the UK’s key discount retail customers. The role comes with full autonomy and cross-functional exposure, allowing you to make a real impact on a strategically important account.
Key Responsibilities:
* Full P&L ownership of the Poundland account
* Lead JBPs, pricing, promotions, and forecasting
* Develop strong working relationships with Poundland’s commercial team
* Drive performance against volume, value, and profit targets
* Work cross-functionally with category, supply chain, marketing, and finance teams
* Monitor account performance, track KPIs, and identify growth opportunities
* Effectively manage trade spend and ensure alignment with broader commercial strategy
What we’re looking for:
* Strong commercial background in FMCG with experience managing Discounter or Grocery accounts
* Proven P&L ownership and track record of delivering against growth targets
* Strategic thinker with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
* Highly organised, commercially curious, and confident in front of buyers
* Data-driven and comfortable working with forecasts, performance metrics, and internal systems
This is a brilliant opportunity to take ownership of a key retail customer within a well-established branded business, with the flexibility and trust to truly deliver results.
If the role and responsibilities sound like a good fit for you, then I’d love to speak to you!
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