National Account Manager
The Advocate Group
Milton Keynes, GB
National Account Manager - Grocery\nHybrid working (Buckinghamshire 3 days/customer meetings).\nSalary - £50,000 + £65,000\n\nI am representing an innovative food business that are looking for a Grocery NAM to deputise for the Head of Sales, you'll manage 2 of the Top 4 retailers with a view to pick up Tesco and Sainsburys later in the year. you'll have full JBP responsibility for the accounts and nurture and grow them through NPD and great products!\n\nThe company have some great products that play to a lot of trends, reduce waste, excite the consumer etc. They're a fast growing challenger brand, with a loyal following and a range of fantastic products with great branding. Passionate about the planet and their people they're well placed to continue the great growth they have already achieved.\n\nI'mlooking for a dynamic and results-drivenGrocery National Account Managerto join a growing team. In this pivotal role, you ll take ownership of key grocery retail accounts, driving growth, building strong customer relationships, and ensuring the brand continues to thrive. The company will promote you're growth and see this role growing quickly within the business.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nOwn and manage relationships with major grocery retailers (e.g., Asda, Morrisons, Co-Op, Ocado).\nDevelop and execute customer-specific JBPs to drive sales, distribution, and brand visibility.\nLead negotiations, promotional planning, and forecasting to hit revenue and volume targets.\nWork with Category team to leverage data and insights to identify opportunities, optimise range and merchandising, and stay ahead of market trends.\nWork cross-functionally with Marketing, Supply Chain, and NPD teams to deliver a seamless customer experience.\nWhat We re Looking For:\n\nProven experience in a National Accounts position, or a Grocery NAE stepping up, or a discounter NAM looking to gain Grocery experience.\nStrong track record of managing and growing national retail accounts.\nExcellent commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and the ability to build long-term strategic partnerships.\nExperience using retailer data (e.g., Nielsen, IRI, Kantar).\nEntrepreneurial spirit someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and isn t afraid to roll up their sleeves.\nIf the role and responsibilities sound like a good fit for you, then I d love to speak to you!\n\nFind out more about our available opportunities or how we can help you further your career contact us today.\n\nPlease get in touch with or click Apply Now to be considered for this vacancy:\n\nCall: (phone number removed)\n\nEmail: (url removed)\n\nThe Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumerproduct sectors.\n\nWe are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy