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Recruitment Director dedicated to helping FMCG companies thrive with top talent. Specialist in Sales, Marketing, NPD & Supply Chain Recruitment |…
NATIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER - FMCG COMPANY
Up to £55k + bonus, hybrid company car & benefits
The Company
Our client is a dynamic, privately owned FMCG business with a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a diverse portfolio spanning healthy food and drink, sports nutrition, world foods, and health & beauty. With a mix of owned and partner brands, supported by in-house manufacturing, the business is known for its passion for quality and innovation. Continued investment and ambitious UK growth plans make this an exciting time to join the team.
The Role
This is a high-impact National Account Manager opportunity, managing a small portfolio of Grocery Multiples and High Street retail accounts. You'll lead the delivery of joint business plans, drive brand growth, and open up new distribution and NPD opportunities. The role is strategically important and offers genuine visibility within the business.
Based from home with weekly travel to the West Sussex head office, you’ll enjoy autonomy while collaborating closely with colleagues across functions.
About You
* Proven track record managing UK Grocery Multiple accounts
* Experience selling non-major, challenger, or niche brands—able to navigate major retailers without relying on household brand pull.
* Ideally, some exposure to ‘Natural’ sector products (e.g. health, wellbeing, organic, free-from)
* Strong commercial acumen, negotiation and influencing skills
* Self-starter with excellent communication, energy, and resilience
* Ambitious and ready to make a visible impact in a growth-led business
Apply Now
If you’re ready to bring your skills to a progressive, values-led FMCG business and play a key role in its next phase of growth, we’d love to hear from you.
Please apply here or email your CV to Maria Murphy at mariam@smithcarey.co.uk, quoting reference MM/2576.
Closing date for applications: 17th August 2025
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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