YF Recruitment
Junior National Account Manager

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Junior National Account Manager
π Hybrid | 2 days in London office and retailer meeting
Ready to stop supporting accounts and start owning them?
We're partnering with one of the UK's fastest-growing challenger food brands.
Over the past few years they've built a loyal following, secured listings with the UK's biggest grocery retailers and become one of the most exciting success stories in the challenger FMCG space. The journey is only just getting started.
They're now looking for an ambitious Junior National Account Manager to join the commercial team.
This isn't your typical JNAM role.
From day one, you'll take full ownership of two national grocery accounts while working alongside an experienced Head of Commercial across some of the UK's biggest retail customers.
If you're looking for a role that accelerates your commercial career, this is it.
The Opportunity
You'll own the day-to-day commercial relationship with Ocado and Co-op, managing everything from range reviews and promotional plans to pricing, forecasting and joint business planning.
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Alongside this, you'll work closely on Tesco, Sainsbury's and Waitrose, giving you exposure to some of the UK's largest grocery retailers while learning directly from an experienced commercial leader.
You'll also play an active role in identifying new business opportunities and supporting the continued expansion of the brand across Foodservice and Export.
This is a genuine opportunity to build broad commercial experience far earlier than most FMCG businesses offer.
What You'll Be Doing
- Own two national retail accounts from day one.
- Build relationships with buyers and become their trusted commercial partner.
- Manage promotions, pricing, forecasting and commercial performance.
- Support major grocery accounts including Tesco, Sainsbury's and Waitrose.
- Work closely with Marketing and Operations to deliver best-in-class customer plans.
- Support exciting new business opportunities across additional channels.
- Analyse sales data and category performance to identify growth opportunities.


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Who We're Looking For
You'll ideally have experience as a National Account Executive, Commercial Executive or Junior National Account Manager within FMCG.
More importantly, you'll be someone who:
- Wants more ownership.
- Enjoys building relationships.
- Thinks commercially rather than administratively.
- Loves spotting opportunities for growth.
- Thrives in fast-moving challenger brands where everyone makes a difference.
Why Join?
- Full ownership of national grocery accounts early in your career.
- Direct mentoring from an experienced Head of Commercial.
- Exposure to the UK's biggest grocery retailers.
- Fast-growing challenger brand with ambitious growth plans.
- Hybrid working.
- Unlimited holiday.
- Monthly team socials.
- Unlimited brand goodies!
If you're ready to take the next step in your commercial career and join a business where you'll make a genuine impact from day one, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
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