Alexander Steele Recruitment
National Account Manager (Grocery)
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National Account Manager (Grocery)
Location: London
Salary: £50,000–£60,000 + bonus + private healthcare
Alexander Steele Recruitment are working with an established Branded food manufacturer to recruit a National Account Manager.
With a turnover of around £6.5–7m, the business supplies major UK grocery retailers, health-food distributors, food manufacturers, and online customers. They are now looking for a commercially minded individual to take ownership of their grocery portfolio and support the next stage of growth.
The Role
- Manage and develop relationships with major UK grocery retailers
- Take ownership of a portfolio of national accounts
- Develop account and promotional plans
- Identify opportunities to grow sales, distribution, and margin
- Manage pricing and commercial negotiations
- Build strong customer and supplier relationships
- Support the continued growth of online and foodservice channels
- Work closely with the MD and wider team on broader commercial opportunities
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About You
We're open to the level of experience and would consider an Account Manager through to an experienced NAM, provided you have a strong commercial track record.
We're looking for someone with:
- Experience managing supermarket/grocery accounts
- Strong account management and negotiation skills
- Experience with promotional planning
- A proven track record of delivering sales growth
- A hands-on approach and willingness to get involved across the business
- FMCG/food experience preferred, with health, organic, or vegan food experience advantageous
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Package
- £50,000–£60,000 depending on experience
- 5–10% annual bonus
- Private healthcare (Aviva)
- Annual salary reviews
- Hybrid working, ideally 3–4 days per week (can be flexible)
- London based
- No company car/allowance
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