National Account Manager - (Co-op & Convenience)
Hybrid – Shepherd’s Bush OR Bishop's Stortford
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Ready to own big accounts, drive real growth, and make your mark in FMCG?
Due to Internal promotion this is a high-impact NAM role where you’ll take full ownership of key Co-op & convenience accounts—shaping strategy, driving performance, and building powerful customer partnerships.
The Role
You’ll be at the heart of commercial delivery, with full accountability for:
• Owning and growing key national accounts including Co-op
• Building and executing joint business plans
• Leading forecasting, pricing & full P&L management
• Winning NPD listings and expanding distribution
• Driving category growth and in-store performance
• Negotiating to maximise profit, volume & share
• Collaborating cross-functionally (category, marketing, supply chain)
• Delivering key commercial projects on time and in full
What You’ll Bring
• Proven FMCG sales experience in UK retail / convenience
• Currently operating at NAM level
• Strong commercial mindset with P&L ownership
• Sharp negotiation & influencing skills
• Confident, relationship-led communicator
• Highly organised with strong analytical thinking
• Energetic, proactive, and thrives in pace
Why This Role?
• True ownership of national accounts
• Clear progression & development opportunities
• Collaborative, high-performing culture
• Exposure to innovation, NPD & category strategy
• Competitive salary + enhanced benefits including car allowance
Benefits include
* 27 days holiday.
* Increased holiday with length of service.
* Option to buy more holiday.
* Enhanced maternity/paternity (Maternity is 6 months full pay after 2 years of service. 3 months full for 1-2 years).
* Free Gu.
* Flexi week opportunity every year.
* Life event leave
* Volunteering day.
* Cycle to work.
* Westfield Health Medical Cash Plan.
* Mortgage support.
* Nursery support.
* Heat scheme.
* Grocery Aid support.
* Summer Fridays and December Fridays (finish at 1pm).
* Specsavers eye voucher.
* Death in benefit service (Metlife Master trust)
Interested?
If you’re a commercially driven Account Manager ready for your next move—let’s talk.
Apply now or drop me a message for a confidential chat.