D R Newitt Recruitment
National Account Manager
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National Account Manager – Food Manufacturing
Remote (UK) | £50,000 Basic + Company Car/Car Allowance + Bonus
Are you an ambitious National Account Manager with experience in foodservice or retail? Looking for the opportunity to join a growing UK snack manufacturer where you'll have real autonomy and the chance to make a genuine commercial impact?
Our client is a thriving SME food manufacturer, producing an exciting range of market-leading snack products supplied across the UK. Due to continued growth, they're looking to recruit a National Account Manager to drive sales, develop strategic customer partnerships, and help shape the next stage of the company's success.
The Role
Reporting to the Commercial Director, you'll be responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of national accounts while identifying new business opportunities across the foodservice or retail sectors. This is a fully remote position, with occasional travel to the South of England for customer meetings, site visits, and internal business meetings.
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Key Responsibilities
- Manage and grow key national accounts within the foodservice or retail channel.
- Develop long-term customer relationships and identify opportunities for growth.
- Negotiate commercial agreements, pricing, and promotional plans.
- Deliver sales, profit, and margin targets.
- Introduce new product ranges and maximise category opportunities.
- Work closely with NPD, marketing, operations, and supply chain teams to ensure outstanding customer service.
- Prepare forecasts, budgets, and account plans.
- Monitor market trends and competitor activity.
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About You
You'll ideally have:
- Experience as a National Account Manager within food manufacturing or FMCG.
- A background managing foodservice, retail or Wholesale accounts.
- Strong commercial and negotiation skills.
- A proven track record of delivering sales growth.
- The ability to build lasting relationships with key stakeholders.
- A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel occasionally to the South of England.
- Snacking experience
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