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Sparking Growth for FMCG start-ups and challenger brands! Working together with brands to grow their Sales team
National Account Manager – Impulse (Convenience & Travel)
London (hybrid – 1–2 days in office)
We’re working with one of the fastest-growing names in functional drinks – a category leader shaking up the UK soft drinks scene. With a product designed to fuel healthier mornings and a brand built on purpose, they’re stocked nationwide and scaling fast across Grocery, Impulse and On-the-Go.
Now, they’re looking for a sharp, high-energy Commercial Manager to own Convenience & Travel – two of their most exciting and fast-moving channels.
This is a brilliant chance to join a team that’s ambitious, mission-driven and all about moving with pace. You’ll be at the forefront of unlocking growth, winning new business, and getting brilliant product onto more shelves – and into more hands – across the UK.
The Role
Reporting to the Impulse Controller, you’ll lead the growth and performance of Convenience & Travel – blending account management with business development, and owning the numbers as well as the narrative.
You’ll act as the voice of the customer internally, build strong retail relationships externally, and work cross-functionally to deliver smart, sustainable growth.
What You'll Be Doing
Own and grow the Convenience & Travel channels
Deliver sales, profit and distribution targets
Build JBPs and annual plans with key accounts
Identify and convert new business opportunities
Lead forecasting, performance reviews and budgeting
Take a category-first, insight-led approach to selling
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless launch and execution
Champion the voice of the customer across the business
What You’ll Bring
2+ years of FMCG commercial experience
Solid understanding of the Convenience & Travel landscape
Proven success in account management and/or new business
Commercial confidence – comfortable with data, budgets and reporting
Great communicator and relationship builder
Excited by pace, growth and the energy of a scaling brand
Passionate about purpose, health and making a positive impact
What’s On Offer
Competitive salary + discretionary bonus
Paid time off for passion projects and social impact work
️ ClassPass membership + Spill Therapy support
Now: Apply today with your CV which will be reviewed by our MKJ Ignite team.
First Stage: Teams call with the hiring manager
Second Stage: Face to face interview in the office and meet the wider team
People are at the heart of everything we do. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process that means people can be their best authentic self. ️
We would love to reply to all applications, regrettably we are unable to do so due to the high volumes we receive, so if you do not hear back within 14 days unfortunately on this role it won’t be progressing. It is possible that the position could be in the process of closing, so chalk it up to bad timing. But, have no fear! There will be more opportunities. Follow us so you don’t miss them.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Industries
Food and Beverage Retail, Wholesale Food and Beverage, and Food and Beverage Services
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