Senior National Account Manager – Aldi & Lidl
Remote – 1 day per month in London HQ
Up to £85,000 + car allowance + benefits
We’re working with a leading branded food manufacturer to recruit a Senior Business Account Manager to take on a newly created role managing the Aldi and Lidl accounts. This is a strategic and high-profile opportunity to join a fast-paced, ambitious commercial team at an exciting time of growth.
This is a major account across both branded and Own Label product, you will manage a team of National Account Managers and National Account Executives, to deliver on customers that have huge opportunities for growth.
You’ll take full ownership of both customers, managing the combined P&L, leading all commercial planning, and playing a key role in shaping the discount channel strategy. The role offers remote working with just one day a month in the London office.
Key Responsibilities:
* Full P&L ownership of Aldi and Lidl accounts
* Lead JBP development, promotional strategy, forecasting, and commercial planning
* Build and maintain strong relationships with buyers and key stakeholders across both retailers
* Work cross-functionally with supply chain, category, marketing, and commercial finance
* Develop insight-led proposals and identify growth opportunities across the discount channel
* Lead internal alignment across teams to ensure delivery of strategic plans
* Play a senior role in the wider channel team – contributing to best practice and capability building
What we’re looking for:
* Senior NAM or existing SNAM with experience managing Aldi, Lidl or similar retail accounts
* Strong track record of delivering commercial results and owning the P&L
* Excellent negotiation, relationship-building, and communication skills
* Strategic mindset with strong attention to detail and data-driven decision making
* Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with high levels of autonomy
* Confident working cross-functionally and aligning stakeholders across the business
This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a newly created, high-impact role within a top-tier branded business, taking the lead on two of the most influential retail customers in the UK.
If the role and responsibilities sound like a good fit for you, then I’d love to speak to you!
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