Ignite
Junior National Account Manager
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Junior National Account Manager (US)
About the Role
🚀 Grocery Sector Opportunity
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 + 10% Bonus
📍 Location: Central London/Hybrid (1 day in office) Flexibility: 1 wellness day per month (essentially 12 extra days off per year) & working UK hours
Ignite have partnered with a fast-growing, mission-driven challenger brand, leading innovation in an everyday consumer category. Committed to sustainability, this B Corp-certified company combines purpose with robust commercial growth, supported by veteran investors and advisors from global brands.
Currently established across major UK retailers with rapid international expansion, the business is experiencing exponential US growth and is seeking a Junior National Account Manager (US) to fuel further progress.
A perfect chance to join a high-growth consumer brand, collaborate with top-tier retailers, expand into international markets, and carve a clear career path.
Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end US retail account execution, collaborating with buyers, brokers, and internal teams
- Support promotions, range expansions, pricing adjustments, and new product integrations across retailer systems
- Maintain retailer and distributor portals, ensuring 100% data accuracy
- Monitor promotions, stock levels, and sell-through performance, identifying risks and opportunities while aiding forecasting and account reporting
- Compile data, insights, and presentations for customer meetings and internal reviews
- Coordinate internally with supply chain, finance, and marketing to optimise operations
- Launch support for new products, trade marketing campaigns & seasonal plans
- Build strong relationships with retail partners, brokers, and key stakeholders
- Contribute to joint business planning, providing data-driven recommendations
- Grow knowledge of the US market, shopper behaviour, and category trends
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Requirements
- 3+ years’ experience in sales, account management, or commercial roles (preferably FMCG)
- Hands-on experience with UK or global retail accounts (preferably large regional)
- Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets with a knack for sales data analysis
- Familiarity with promotions, forecasting, or trade spend
- Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail
- Confident communicator, capable of engaging both internally and externally
- Curious, proactive, and keen to learn
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Benefits
- Competitive base salary (up to £40k, depending on experience)
- Remote-first model with in-office 1 day per week
- Professional development opportunities
- 25 holiday days + public holidays + 12 wellness days (1 permitted per month)
- Fixed working hours (9:00 AM – 5:30 PM), with only 3 external meetings/month
- Mission-driven B Corp environment, prioritising people and the planet under passionate leadership
- High-growth role (85% YoY growth in the US) with built-in exposure in a fast-paced, scaling business
- Immediate ownership from day one, with opportunities to shape future objectives
- Accelerated career progression and broad operational insight
Inclusivity at our core: We foster an environment where diversity is celebrated, and every team member feels empowered to bring their true self to work. ❤️
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