Job Title:
Account Manager (High Street Channel)
Location:
Hybrid (Nottingham-based office with flexible remote working)
Reports to:
Senior National Account Manager (High Street)
Salary:
£35,000+ per annum (DOE) + performance-based bonus
Holiday Allowance:
25 days + bank holidays
About Our Business:
At The Good Food Group, we bridge the gap between innovative brands and major UK retailers. You may not have heard of us, but you've definitely seen our work on the shelves of Tesco, Aldi, Superdrug, and Holland & Barrett. We're revolutionising the VMS, sports nutrition, and healthcare industries through expert account management, product development, and in-house brand marketing. With three years of triple-digit year-on-year growth, we're scaling fast—and looking for dynamic talent to grow with us.If you thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where you can take ownership and make an impact, this is the role for you.
Job Overview:
We are looking for a proactive and driven Account Manager to help develop and execute commercial strategies for multiple brands across major UK high street retailers. This role involves a mix of lots of business development and account growth, making it ideal for individuals with a hunter mindset who thrive in a lean, high-performance team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Own and drive growth within key high street accounts, reporting to the Senior National Account Manager.
* Develop and execute retail strategies to optimise brand performance.
* Build and strengthen relationships with retailers and brand partners.
* Identify and secure new listings across existing and new retailers.
* Develop and negotiate Joint Business Plans (JBPs) to drive sales and promotions.
* Work cross-functionally with product development and marketing departments, leveraging in-house brands to bring new products to market.
* Conduct data analysis to track sales, market trends, and opportunities for category expansion.
* Support in forecasting and performance tracking for brands and accounts.
* Provide strategic insights to improve product positioning, pricing, and promotional effectiveness.
Skills Needed to Succeed:
* Results-driven, with a track record of achieving and exceeding targets.
* Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong skills in negotiation, presenting, and closing deals.
* Familiarity with P&Ls, sales data, and category insights.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and project management tools.
Mandatory Requirements:
* Proven experience in retail account management, ideally in the high street channel.
* 3+ years experience as an Account Manager.
* Minimum 2 days per week in the Nottingham office.
* Hybrid working model, depending on location.
If this sounds like you, then we'd love to hear from you - please submit your CV and a member of our hiring team will be in touch if we'd like to progress your application.