Overview
National Account Manager - Convenience
up to £60,000 + Car Allowance + 10% Bonus
Remote with UK Travel
Looking for a role with real ownership, autonomy and the chance to shape one of the UK's biggest Convenience accounts?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a family-owned drinks business with £100m turnover, strong brand admiration and a reputation for developing long-term careers.
Our client is seeking a National Account Manager to take on full responsibility for the Co-op account, alongside Spar, One Stop and Iceland. This is a strategically important role requiring strong relationship building, negotiation and the ability to influence at all levels.
Key Responsibilities
* Full ownership of Co-op, Spar, One Stop & Iceland (P&L, forecasting, volumes, profit).
* Lead JBP negotiations and build stronger influence with Co-op.
* Manage both branded and own-label ranges, including duty-led categories.
* Deliver aligned commercial plans with cross-functional support from Category, Finance & Marketing.
* Report on KPIs and adjust strategies to ensure targets are achieved.
* Develop long-term strategic plans with autonomy to implement.
About You
* Experience managing Co-op is highly desirable (All Off Trade is considered)
* Strong commercial acumen with proven success in P&L and JBP negotiation.
* Background in FMCG essential; drinks / alcoholic categories advantageous.
* Detail-oriented with strong influencing skills - confident, not “shy and retiring.”
* Able to balance transactional day-to-day management with strategic thinking.
Package & Benefits
* Up to £60,000 basic salary (depending on experience).
* Strong car allowance + travel fully covered.
* 10% bonus (5% company performance, 5% KPIs - business is on track this year).
* Remote role with flexibility - c.1-2 office visits per month plus quarterly meetings.
Please get in touch with Kayleigh or click “Apply Now” to be considered for this vacancy.
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The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors.
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