National Account Lead – Consumer goods
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced commercial professional to take ownership of a unique FMCG brand’s most important UK retail partnerships. As National Account Lead, you’ll play a critical role in driving sustainable growth across national accounts — spanning major supermarkets, convenience chains, forecourt groups, and leading wholesalers.
You’ll be central to shaping how the brand performs in market — leading customer relationships, developing joint business plans, and executing commercial strategies that strengthen distribution, visibility, and profitability across the UK.
Key Qualifications
* Extensive experience in FMCG Key Account Management within the UK retail landscape — preferably with major supermarkets. (Additionally experience in the convenience/wholesale channel, would be an advantage)
* Strong commercial acumen with proven analytical and problem‑solving capabilities
* Demonstrates effective people management skills, leading and developing teams to deliver consistently high performance, strong collaboration and real results.
* An entrepreneurial, hands‑on mindset with resilience, flexibility, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively
* A positive, team‑oriented attitude — someone who brings energy, focus, and can share a laugh
Key Responsibilities
* Leading regular account meetings with clear objective and performance plans
* Managing, influencing, and growing key national accounts, including listing negotiations, distribution expansion, and space management
* Planning, monitoring, and reporting on sales revenue, costs, budgets, and promotional activity
* Executing tailored commercial and marketing campaigns in line in partnership with relevant teams
* Building strong, long‑term customer relationships that drive sustainable value and support the growth of the company’s top brand
What’s on offer
* The chance to join a well‑established international FMCG organisation operating across numerous European markets
* Ownership of high‑value national accounts with the autonomy to drive commercial performance
* A collaborative, supportive, and entrepreneurial culture with room to grow
If you’re a commercially driven self‑starter who thrives in fast‑moving FMCG environments and enjoys building impactful customer partnerships, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now!
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