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National account executive

Harrogate
National account executive
Posted: 24 April
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Fancy joining a Yorkshire family business dedicated to doing things properly? Taylors of Harrogate is home to Yorkshire Tea & Taylors of Harrogate speciality tea and coffee. We’re on the hunt for 2 passionate, determined and capable National Account Executives to join our sales team for 12 months, to cover team secondments and maternity. Role 1: Out of Home (or Away from Home) sector. This role is for an immediate start. Role 2: Convenience Wholesale sector, starting July 2026. Both roles are full-time but if you would like to discuss flexible working patterns please provide more details in your application. About the role As a National Account Executive, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of accounts at a head office, local and regional level and delivering plans that are aligned with Taylors financial, marketing and operational objectives. Responsible for building and sustaining relationships with customers to deliver our sales objectives. You will build and execute business plans, lead account admin tasks, and support commercial negotiations that grow our business. You will be travelling to meet customers face-to-face regularly, sharing category data and insights and selling new products. You would help organise and attend events such as trade events, sampling events, site visits and conferences. About you – we are looking for someone with: Previous experience managing regional sales accounts and/or field sales (ideally within FMCG) The desire to be out with customers regularly The ability to build and sustain strong relationships with various stakeholders both internally and externally A proven ability to work with and interpret complex data Strong attention to detail Excellent knowledge of MS Office The ability to create and execute plans with a focus on achieving results A full UK driving licence Someone who can demonstrate these sales competencies: Be Effective – Drive and determination to overcome inertia and obstacles and ‘make it happen’ Connecting with People – Using awareness to adapt own style and language to speak to each person in theirs (building verbal and non-verbal rapport) Presenting with Passion – Delivering a compelling, audience-relevant message - in a clear, concise & structured way To apply for this role, you will be required to submit a CV and cover letter. In your cover letter please indicate whether you are interested in both roles or just one of the two and if so, which one. Please note, applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Your cover letter should outline what interests you about working with us and provide examples of things you have done that make you suited to this job, with reference to the skills, knowledge and experience mentioned in the ‘About You’ section above. There will be a two-stage interview process for this role with the first interviews expected to take place week commencing the 4th May 2026. The closing date for this vacancy is 29th April 2026.

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