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Sparking Growth for FMCG start-ups and challenger brands! Working together with brands to grow their Sales team
Senior National Account Manager – Health & Wellness Challenger Brand
We’re partnering with one of the UK’s fastest-growing wellness drinks brands—zero sugar, full of natural goodness, and big on purpose. They’re already stocked in Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Ocado, Amazon, Whole Foods, and 900+ forecourts across the UK, with a big pipeline of innovation, a global footprint, and some heavyweight backing.
Now they’re looking for a commercially sharp Senior National Account Manager to help take their UK retail presence to the next level.
If you’re looking for a role where you can lead grocery retail growth, bring fresh thinking to fast-paced commercial conversations, and be part of a mission-led challenger brand—this is the one.
What you’ll be doing:
Leading and growing key grocery retail accounts
Building JBPs, managing P&Ls and unlocking new retail distribution
Using data to drive decisions, from promotional planning to range optimisation
Winning new business across multiple channels including retail and distributors
???? Leading the launch of NPD across new categories
Working closely with marketing and operations to deliver top-tier customer service
Building and nurturing great buyer relationships across your accounts
What we’re looking for:
Grocery sales experience in FMCG (ideally with a mix of account growth and new biz wins)
Comfortable building and leading commercial plans independently
Data-savvy and confident presenting strategy to retailers
Proactive, ambitious, and keen to roll up your sleeves in a small, fast-paced team
Strong communicator who builds relationships easily (internally and externally)
Passion for wellness, challenger brands, and shaking up the drinks aisle
What’s in it for you:
The chance to lead on major accounts and have real ownership
Join a purpose-led, high-growth brand with global potential
Be part of a lean, passionate team with big ambitions
Now: Apply today with your CV which will be reviewed by our MKJ Ignite team.
First Stage: Teams call with the hiring manager
Second Stage: Face to face interview in the office and meet the wider team
People are at the heart of everything we do. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process that means people can be their best authentic self. ️
We would love to reply to all applications, regrettably we are unable to do so due to the high volumes we receive, so if you do not hear back within 14 days unfortunately on this role it won’t be progressing. It is possible that the position could be in the process of closing, so chalk it up to bad timing. But, have no fear! There will be more opportunities. Follow us so you don’t miss them.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Business Development and Sales
* Industries
Food and Beverage Retail and Food and Beverage Services
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