ISQ Recruitment Ltd
National Account Manager - Food Manufacturing
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National Account Manager - Food Manufacturing
Sector: Food Manufacturing
Location: Birmingham
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive - to be discussed
Working Hours: Monday to Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 (flexible)
We are supporting an established and well-regarded UK food manufacturer with the appointment of an experienced National Account Manager. With multiple UK sites and an established global supply network, the business supplies major UK retailers and foodservice customers and is continuing to invest in its commercial growth.
Please note this client does not offer Visa sponsorship. Only candidates with full Right to Work in the UK and direct Account Management experience within the food & beverages sector will be considered.
Role Overview
Due to continued growth and the evolution of the commercial structure, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a National Account Manager to join the business. This is a commercially focused role with responsibility for developing and growing key retail customer relationships, identifying new opportunities and driving sustainable, profitable growth.
This role is specifically suited to an experienced National Account Manager who has managed major UK retail/supermarket accounts within food manufacturing.
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Benefits
- Competitive salary (to be discussed)
- Company Pension
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays (33 total)
- Annual salary reviews
- Company car / allowance (to be discussed)
- Mileage and travel expenses covered
- Genuine development and career progression opportunities
- Supportive and long-established working environment
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and develop key UK retail customer accounts.
- Build strong, long-term relationships with buyers and key customer stakeholders.
- Identify and deliver opportunities for profitable sales, category and range growth.
- Develop and implement account plans aligned with customer and business objectives.
- Work closely with Technical, Production and NPD teams to deliver customer requirements.
- Monitor account performance, commercial activity and profitability.
- Lead customer meetings, presentations, trade events and occasional supplier visits.
- Ensure consistently high levels of customer service and stakeholder engagement.
About You
- Proven experience as a National Account Manager within food manufacturing.
- Strong track record managing UK supermarket and major retail accounts.
- Experience managing commercial relationships with retail buyers and key stakeholders.
- Demonstrable success delivering sales, margin and account growth.
- Strong understanding of the UK food retail environment.
- Commercially astute with excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills.
- Experience working cross-functionally with Technical, Production and NPD teams.
- Organised, adaptable and confident operating in a fast-paced commercial environment.
- Comfortable with occasional UK and international travel.
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Why This Role?
You'll be joining the commercial team during an exciting period of growth and investment, with the opportunity to take ownership of key customer relationships and play a significant role in the continued success of the business.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and commercially driven National Account Manager to join a well-established food manufacturer, influence future growth and further develop their career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
To apply, please click Apply or send your CV to jobs@isqrecruitment.co.uk or for more information, please contact iSQ Recruitment on 01603 369500.
iSQ Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
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