National Account Manager in London, London

London

permanent, full-time

£60,000 - £65,000 per annum

UK working eligibility only.

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About FMCG

Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) covers everyday products such as food, drink, toiletries, and household items. The sector is fast-paced, with careers in supply chain, production, marketing, and sales. Employers range from global giants like Unilever and Coca-Cola to niche brands and local producers. FMCG careers suit candidates who thrive in dynamic environments where consumer trends and innovation drive demand. Opportunities exist at all levels, from graduate schemes to senior management, offering stability, progression, and international career paths.

National Account Manager (Foodservice) – Growing Drinks Brand – £65,000 plus package – London / South

This company is a growing drinks business in the UK, with a range of phenomenal products and listings across all of the key grocery accounts. The business has seen significant success in the past few years and is looking to grow across multiple channels.

The National Account Manager will fundamentally drive the Out of Home side of the business – building the product range into Foodservice and OOH accounts (primarily across Brakes, Bidfood, Compass, Bestway and Aramark). The National Account Manager will need to build on a pipeline of prospective stockers, work alongside buyers and build the wholesale channel for the business.

This is one of those roles that you will go out and win, drive business forward and get involved in all aspects of the business. This challenger brand has big aspirations, and YOU can be at the forefront of this!

The National Account Manager Responsibilities

Proactively identify, target, and secure new national and regional foodservice opportunities
Leverage your existing black book of contacts to open doors and accelerate growth
Lead negotiations and onboarding of new customers

Own and develop a portfolio of national and strategic accounts
Build strong, long-term relationships with buyers, operators, and key stakeholders
Deliver joint business plans that drive volume, value, and brand visibility

Full P&L responsibility for your accounts
Lead pricing, margins, promotions, and contract negotiations
Forecast accurately and manage budgets in line with business targets
Work cross-functionally with marketing, supply chain, and finance to deliver commercial plans

Identify channel trends, gaps, and growth opportunities within foodservice
Act as the voice of the customer internally, helping shape range, activation, and innovation

The ideal National Account Manager Candidate:

Demonstrable experience as a National Account Manager (or equivalent) within foodservice / contract catering
A strong black book of relevant contacts across operators, contract caterers, and/or distributors
Proven success in new business wins as well as growing established accounts
Solid commercial and financial acumen, including pricing and margin management
Excellent negotiation, relationship-building, and influencing skills
A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with a results-driven approach

If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CVs to Mark at COREcruitment / mark@corecruitment.com

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