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National Account Manager (Public Sector) – Global Soft Drink business – London / South -  Up to £65,... National Account Manager (Public Sector) – Global Soft Drink business – London / South -  Up to £65,000 plus benefits  We are excited to be partnering with one of the leading soft drinks businesses. This business has over 30 years of production and heritage, spanning various other brand acquisitions and product development. The brand itself has a strong track record across both on and off premise accounts, with a high-quality product range.We are looking for an ambitious, commercially driven National Account Manager to support their Public Sector business across the UK for a leading international soft drink business. This is a high-impact role with responsibility for driving sustainable, profitable growth across the National Public Sector (Education, Welfare, Security services) and the wider channel. You will own key customer relationships and be responsible for turning commercial strategy into measurable sales and market growth.This role will require a passion for new business along with the ability to unlock listings with large scale, national accounts in the National Public Sector (Education, Welfare, Security services).What this business offers: A competitive salary and performance-based bonuses, including travel allowances and expenses.Opportunities for professional development and career growth.A collaborative and supportive work culture with a fast-growing brand. National Account Manager Key Responsibilities: Own and deliver the National Public Sector (Education, Welfare, Security services) channel strategy, with a clear focus on driving revenue, volume, distribution and rate of sale.Lead relationships and commercial plans across the National Public Sector (Education, Welfare, Security services) groups, along with wider accounts.Develop and execute robust Joint Business Plans (JBPs) that deliver mutual growth for both the customer and the business.Lead annual negotiations, trading terms, pricing and promotional strategy, balancing revenue growth with margin and profitability.Identify opportunities to grow distribution, improve rate of sale and maximise the performance of existing brands and products.Lead the commercial process for new product launches, from customer sell-in through to activation and execution in-store and online.Work closely with Marketing, Category, Supply Chain and Finance to ensure plans are commercially compelling and operationally deliverable.Develop customer-specific activation plans that drive visibility, conversion and incremental sales.Analyse customer, category and market data to identify opportunities and translate insight into action.Monitor performance closely, identifying risks and opportunities and taking decisive action to deliver against targets.Build strong, senior-level relationships with buyers and key customer stakeholders.Influence internal stakeholders and ensure customer priorities are aligned with wider business objectives. The Ideal National Account Manager candidate: Significant National Account Management experience within FMCG, ideally soft drinks, drinks or another fast-moving consumer category.Proven experience managing major National Public Sector (Education, Welfare, Security services), with wider nationals considered.A strong track record of delivering sales and profit growth through customers.Experience leading JBP development, annual negotiations, pricing and promotional planning.Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to understand the numbers and turn insight into action.Experience launching and scaling new products within grocery.A strong understanding of rate of sale, distribution, promotional effectiveness and customer profitability.Excellent negotiation, influencing and relationship-building skills.The confidence and credibility to operate with senior customer stakeholders.A proactive, entrepreneurial approach — someone who sees opportunities and goes after them.The ability to balance strategic thinking with outstanding execution. If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CV’s to Mark at COREcruitment / Mark@corecruitment.com COREcruitment are experts in recruiting for Hospitality, Catering, Leisure, Retail, FM, Property and Construction sectors. We currently have over 1350 live roles across the UK, Middle East, Europe, Africa, North & Central America and South East Asia. To view other great opportunities please check out our website www.corecruitment.com or call us for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities. Likewise, if you are looking to recruit then we would love to hear from you. Follow COREcruitment on your favourite social networks - Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram

National Account Manager (Grocery) – Global Soft Drink business – London / South  Up to £70,000 plus... National Account Manager (Grocery) – Global Soft Drink business – London / South  Up to £70,000 plus benefits  We are excited to be partnering with one of the leading soft drinks businesses. This business has over 30 years of production and heritage, spanning various other brand acquisitions and product development. The brand itself has a strong track record across both on and off premise accounts, with a high-quality product range.We are looking for an ambitious, commercially driven National Account Manager to support their Grocery business across the UK for a leading international soft drink business. This is a high-impact role with responsibility for driving sustainable, profitable growth across the Top 4 grocery retailers and the wider grocery channel. You will own key customer relationships and be responsible for turning commercial strategy into measurable sales and market growth.This role will require a passion for new business along with the ability to unlock listings with large scale, national accounts in the off-trade.  What this business offers: A competitive salary and performance-based bonuses, including travel allowances and expenses.Opportunities for professional development and career growth.A collaborative and supportive work culture with a fast-growing brand. The National Account Manager responsibilities: Own and deliver the Grocery channel strategy, with a clear focus on driving revenue, volume, distribution and rate of sale.Lead relationships and commercial plans across the Top 4 grocery retailers, alongside a wider portfolio of grocery customers.Develop and execute robust Joint Business Plans (JBPs) that deliver mutual growth for both the customer and the business.Lead annual negotiations, trading terms, pricing and promotional strategy, balancing revenue growth with margin and profitability.Identify opportunities to grow distribution, improve rate of sale and maximise the performance of existing brands and products.Lead the commercial process for new product launches, from customer sell-in through to activation and execution in-store and online.Work closely with Marketing, Category, Supply Chain and Finance to ensure plans are commercially compelling and operationally deliverable.Develop customer-specific activation plans that drive visibility, conversion and incremental sales.Analyse customer, category and market data to identify opportunities and translate insight into action.Monitor performance closely, identifying risks and opportunities and taking decisive action to deliver against targets.Build strong, senior-level relationships with buyers and key customer stakeholders.Influence internal stakeholders and ensure customer priorities are aligned with wider business objectives.Champion a growth mindset, continuously looking for new ways to increase distribution, rate of sale, value and profitability. The ideal National Account Manager Candidate: Significant National Account Management experience within FMCG, ideally soft drinks, drinks or another fast-moving consumer category.Proven experience managing major UK grocery customers, particularly the Top 4.A strong track record of delivering sales and profit growth through customers.Experience leading JBP development, annual negotiations, pricing and promotional planning.Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to understand the numbers and turn insight into action.Experience launching and scaling new products within grocery.A strong understanding of rate of sale, distribution, promotional effectiveness and customer profitability.Excellent negotiation, influencing and relationship-building skills.The confidence and credibility to operate with senior customer stakeholders.A proactive, entrepreneurial approach — someone who sees opportunities and goes after them.The ability to balance strategic thinking with outstanding execution. If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CVs to Mark at COREcruitment / mark@corecruitment.comCOREcruitment are experts in recruiting for Hospitality, Catering, Leisure, Retail, FM, Property and Construction sectors. We currently have over 1350 live roles across the UK, Middle East, Europe, Africa, North & Central America and South East Asia. To view other great opportunities please check out our website www.corecruitment.com or call us for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities. Likewise, if you are looking to recruit then we would love to hear from you. Follow COREcruitment on your favourite social networks - Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram

National Account Manager (On Trade) – Global Soft Drink business – London / South - Up to £65,000 pl... National Account Manager (On Trade) – Global Soft Drink business – London / South - Up to £65,000 plus benefits  We are excited to be partnering with one of the leading soft drinks businesses. This business has over 30 years of production and heritage, spanning various other brand acquisitions and product development. The brand itself has a strong track record across both on and off premise accounts, with a high-quality product range.We are looking for an ambitious, commercially driven National Account Manager to support their National On-Trade business across the UK for a leading international soft drink business. This is a high-impact role with responsibility for driving sustainable, profitable growth across the National On-Trade (Restaurants, Hotels, Casual Dining) and the wider channel. You will own key customer relationships and be responsible for turning commercial strategy into measurable sales and market growth.This role will require a passion for new business along with the ability to unlock listings with large scale, national accounts in the National On-Trade (Restaurants, Hotels, Casual Dining).What this business offers: A competitive salary and performance-based bonuses, including travel allowances and expenses.Opportunities for professional development and career growth.A collaborative and supportive work culture with a fast-growing brand. National Account Manager Key Responsibilities: Own and deliver the National On-Trade (Restaurants, Hotels, Casual Dining) channel strategy, with a clear focus on driving revenue, volume, distribution and rate of sale.Lead relationships and commercial plans across the National On-Trade (Restaurants, Hotels, Casual Dining) groups, along with wider accounts.Develop and execute robust Joint Business Plans (JBPs) that deliver mutual growth for both the customer and the business.Lead annual negotiations, trading terms, pricing and promotional strategy, balancing revenue growth with margin and profitability.Identify opportunities to grow distribution, improve rate of sale and maximise the performance of existing brands and products.Lead the commercial process for new product launches, from customer sell-in through to activation and execution in-store and online.Work closely with Marketing, Category, Supply Chain and Finance to ensure plans are commercially compelling and operationally deliverable.Develop customer-specific activation plans that drive visibility, conversion and incremental sales.Analyse customer, category and market data to identify opportunities and translate insight into action.Monitor performance closely, identifying risks and opportunities and taking decisive action to deliver against targets.Build strong, senior-level relationships with buyers and key customer stakeholders.Influence internal stakeholders and ensure customer priorities are aligned with wider business objectives. The Ideal National Account Manager candidate: Significant National Account Management experience within FMCG, ideally soft drinks, drinks or another fast-moving consumer category.Proven experience managing major National On-Trade (Restaurants, Hotels, Casual Dining)A strong track record of delivering sales and profit growth through customers.Experience leading JBP development, annual negotiations, pricing and promotional planning.Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to understand the numbers and turn insight into action.Experience launching and scaling new products within National On-Trade (Restaurants, Hotels, Casual Dining)A strong understanding of rate of sale, distribution, promotional effectiveness and customer profitability.Excellent negotiation, influencing and relationship-building skills.The confidence and credibility to operate with senior customer stakeholders.A proactive, entrepreneurial approach — someone who sees opportunities and goes after them.The ability to balance strategic thinking with outstanding execution. If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CV’s to Mark at COREcruitment / Mark@corecruitment.com COREcruitment are experts in recruiting for Hospitality, Catering, Leisure, Retail, FM, Property and Construction sectors. We currently have over 1350 live roles across the UK, Middle East, Europe, Africa, North & Central America and South East Asia. To view other great opportunities please check out our website www.corecruitment.com or call us for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities. Likewise, if you are looking to recruit then we would love to hear from you. Follow COREcruitment on your favourite social networks - Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram

Export Director (Middle East & APAC) – Global Soft Drink Business –Location & Salary negotia... Export Director (Middle East & APAC) – Global Soft Drink Business –Location & Salary negotiable plus package We are excited to be partnering with one of the leading soft drinks businesses. This business has over 30 years of production and heritage, spanning various other brand acquisitions and product development. The brand itself has a strong track record across both on and off premise accounts, with a high-quality product range.We are looking for a hands-on commercial leader who understands how to build and scale beverage brands in the Middle East & APAC market. The Export Director will take ownership of the commercial strategy and execution across the Middle East & APAC region, with a particular focus on key volume countries, whilst building the distribution infrastructure, retail partnerships, customer relationships and team capability required to deliver sustainable long-term growth.The Export Director must come from a background in soft drinks and previous experience in developing new business and scaling up brands. The Export Director will need to bring an established network of distributors, retailers, wholesalers and key trade partners, alongside the commercial capability and energy to open doors, negotiate partnerships and personally drive execution.What this business offers: A competitive salary and performance-based bonuses, including travel allowances and expenses.Opportunities for professional development and career growth.A collaborative and supportive work culture with a fast-growing brand.  Export Director responsibilities include: Develop and own the Middle East & APAC commercial growth strategy, with a clear focus on delivering ambitious sales, distribution and profitability targets.Lead growth across the priority states, identifying the key customers, channels, territories and opportunities that will deliver the greatest impact.Build and optimise the Middle East & APAC route-to-market, balancing distributor, wholesale, direct and Direct-to-Store Delivery (DSD) models.Identify, appoint and manage distribution partners, establishing clear commercial plans, targets, performance measures and accountability.Build and manage key on-premises and off- premises relationships, securing listings, ranging, distribution, promotions and long-term customer partnerships.Develop strategic relationships with major Middle East & APAC retailers and customers, leading negotiations and joint business plans to accelerate growth.Own Middle East & APAC sales forecasting, budgets and commercial performance, with accountability for revenue, margin, trade investment and profitability.Provide market intelligence and commercial insight, using customer, competitor and performance data to shape strategy and identify opportunities.Work closely with global leadership and cross-functional teams across marketing, supply chain and finance to ensure the Middle East & APAC business has the strategy, resources and execution required to scale. The Ideal Export Director candidate: Proven Middle East & APAC beverage experience with significant commercial experience within the US water, soft drinks or wider FMCG beverage market.Track record of growth with a demonstrated history of successfully growing sales, distribution and market share in the United States.Strong US network with established relationships across distributors, wholesalers, retailers and key on-trade and off-trade customers.Route-to-market expertise with deep understanding of US distribution models, including distributors, wholesale, direct sales and Direct-to-Store Delivery (DSD).Entrepreneurial and hands-on — a builder who can develop the strategy but is equally comfortable being in-market, opening doors, winning customers and driving execution.Commercial leadership with experience building and leading high-performing teams, with strong ownership of sales, margins, budgets and commercial performance.Strategic and execution-focused with the ability to translate a long-term growth strategy into clear priorities, measurable actions and results across multiple markets. If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CV’s to Mark@corecruitment.comCOREcruitment are experts in recruiting for Hospitality, Catering, Leisure, Retail, FM, Property and Construction sectors. We currently have over 1350 live roles across the UK, Middle East, Europe, Africa, North & Central America and South East Asia. To view other great opportunities please check out our website www.corecruitment.com or call us on +44 207 790 2666 for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities. Likewise, if you are looking to recruit then we would love to hear from you. Follow COREcruitment on your favourite social networks - Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram

Senior National Account Manager – Global Wine Producer – England, 2 days in the Northwest – Up to £6... Senior National Account Manager – Global Wine Producer – England, 2 days in the Northwest – Up to £65,000 plus car allowance I am very excited to be working exclusively with this global wine producer who are expanding their team in London. This business has been around for over 300 years and offers an extensive range of still and sparkling, covering varieties such as Chablis, Beaujolais, Rhone and Burgundy (to name a few!).We are looking for an ambitious, commercially driven Senior National Account Manager to support their Grocery business across the UK for a leading international wine business.This is a high-impact role with responsibility for driving sustainable, profitable growth across the Top 4 grocery retailers and the wider grocery channel. You will own key customer relationships and be responsible for turning commercial strategy into measurable sales and market growth.You’ll be joining a business with ambitious plans, a strong international portfolio and a clear focus on winning with customers through great brands, compelling commercial plans and excellent execution.Company Benefits Competitive package and bonus schemeFantastic car allowance including 45p per mile allowance.Progression, training and growth from your line manager, one of the leaders in Senior sales. The Senior National Account Manager responsibilities: Own and deliver the Grocery channel strategy, with a clear focus on driving revenue, volume, distribution and rate of sale.Lead relationships and commercial plans across the Top 4 grocery retailers, alongside a wider portfolio of grocery customers.Develop and execute robust Joint Business Plans (JBPs) that deliver mutual growth for both the customer and the business.Lead annual negotiations, trading terms, pricing and promotional strategy, balancing revenue growth with margin and profitability.Identify opportunities to grow distribution, improve rate of sale and maximise the performance of existing brands and products.Lead the commercial process for new product launches, from customer sell-in through to activation and execution in-store and online.Work closely with Marketing, Category, Supply Chain and Finance to ensure plans are commercially compelling and operationally deliverable.Develop customer-specific activation plans that drive visibility, conversion and incremental sales.Analyse customer, category and market data to identify opportunities and translate insight into action.Monitor performance closely, identifying risks and opportunities and taking decisive action to deliver against targets.Build strong, senior-level relationships with buyers and key customer stakeholders.Influence internal stakeholders and ensure customer priorities are aligned with wider business objectives.Champion a growth mindset, continuously looking for new ways to increase distribution, rate of sale, value and profitability. The ideal Senior National Account Manager Candidate: Significant National Account Management experience within FMCG, ideally wine, drinks or another fast-moving consumer category.Proven experience managing major UK grocery customers, particularly the Top 4.A strong track record of delivering sales and profit growth through customers.Experience leading JBP development, annual negotiations, pricing and promotional planning.Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to understand the numbers and turn insight into action.Experience launching and scaling new products within grocery.A strong understanding of rate of sale, distribution, promotional effectiveness and customer profitability.Excellent negotiation, influencing and relationship-building skills.The confidence and credibility to operate with senior customer stakeholders.A proactive, entrepreneurial approach — someone who sees opportunities and goes after them.The ability to balance strategic thinking with outstanding execution. If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CVs to Mark at COREcruitment / mark@corecruitment.comCOREcruitment are experts in recruiting for Hospitality, Catering, Leisure, Retail, FM, Property and Construction sectors. We currently have over 1350 live roles across the UK, Middle East, Europe, Africa, North & Central America and South East Asia. To view other great opportunities please check out our website www.corecruitment.com or call us for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities. Likewise, if you are looking to recruit then we would love to hear from you. Follow COREcruitment on your favourite social networks - Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram

Non-Executive Director - Scaling Drinks Business – Equity compensation – England My client is a fast... Non-Executive Director - Scaling Drinks Business – Equity compensation – England My client is a fast-growing drinks business with an exceptional product offering and ambitious plans for continued national expansion. The business itself offers a sustainable and price favourable solution to one of the biggest products consumed across on-trade venues.We are looking for an experienced Non-Executive Director to join the business and play a hands-on role in accelerating their commercial growth, with a particular focus on securing new business across national on-trade groups.This is an exciting opportunity for someone with an outstanding network across the UK drinks and hospitality sector who can open doors, create meaningful introductions and help convert those relationships into significant commercial opportunities.What this business offers: Performance related equity bonusRemote working, autonomy over schedule and working hours The primary focus of the NED will be to drive new business and accelerate distribution through national on-trade groups.The ideal Non-Executive Director will need to: Leverage an extensive network of senior decision-makers across national on-trade groups.Make high-value introductions to buyers, commercial directors and other key stakeholders.Identify and unlock new commercial opportunities across pubs, bars, restaurants, hotels and other national accounts.Support the business in developing and converting a strong pipeline of prospective customers.Use your industry experience and relationships to accelerate the sales cycle and win major accounts.Provide strategic commercial input as the business scales.Act as a senior ambassador for the brand within the drinks and hospitality industry.Bring insight into market trends, customer requirements and routes to market. The Ideal Non-Executive Director candidate: A strong track record within the drinks industry, with experience in soft drinks and/or water particularly attractive.An exceptional network across national on-trade groups in the UK.Established relationships with senior buyers and decision-makers.A demonstrable track record of opening doors and driving incremental sales.The commercial credibility and confidence to represent a high-growth drinks brand at senior level.Strong understanding of the UK on-trade landscape and how national accounts make purchasing decisions.An entrepreneurial, proactive and highly networked approach.The ability to combine strategic thinking with a genuine appetite to get involved and make things happen. If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CV’s to Mark@corecruitment.comCOREcruitment are experts in recruiting for Hospitality, Catering, Leisure, Retail, FM, Property and Construction sectors. We currently have over 1350 live roles across the UK, Middle East, Europe, Africa, North & Central America and South East Asia. To view other great opportunities please check out our website www.corecruitment.com or call us on +44 207 790 2666 for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities. Likewise, if you are looking to recruit then we would love to hear from you. Follow COREcruitment on your favourite social networks - Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram