Job Description
Would you like to join a fast-growing FMCG brand with a strong presence across major UK grocery retailers? Privately owned and generating millions in turnover, the business is currently ranked #3 in its category and has clear ambitions to double in size.
With established relationships across key accounts, the business is focused on expanding distribution, strengthening retailer partnerships, and driving category growth through a highly commercial and collaborative approach. As the Junior National Account Manager, you will play a key role in supporting and delivering these growth plans across core retail accounts.
The Role:
* Support the management of major retail accounts across grocery and high street
* Work closely with National Account Managers and report directly to the Commercial Director
* Build and maintain strong relationships with retail buyers and category teams
* Contribute to Joint Business Planning (JBP) with key accounts
* Support the development and execution of promotional and POS strategies
* Identify opportunities to increase distribution and expand product listings
* Drive revenue growth across key accounts and new business channels
* Prepare for and attend head office meetings with retail partners
* Analyse sales performance and provide insights to support commercial decisions
* Play a key role in identifying and supporting new business development opportunities
About You:
* Experience in an FMCG sales role (e.g. National Account Executive, Junior NAM, or similar)
* Proven experience working with UK grocery retailers
* Exposure to managing or supporting retail accounts
* Strong commercial awareness and understanding of category growth strategies
* Confident working with data and able to draw actionable insights
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
* Ambitious, proactive, and motivated to build a long-term career in sales
If the role and responsibilities sound like a good fit for you, then I’d love to speak to you!
Find out more about our available opportunities or how we can help you further your career – contact us today.
Email: Shelley.burnand@advocate-group.co.uk
Phone: 07537163606
We look forward to your application for this exciting opportunity.
The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.