National Account Manager

About the Role

We are working with a well-established and fast-growing consumer products business that develops and supplies innovative, design-led products to some of the UK’s leading retailers.

They are looking for an experienced National Account Manager to join their team and play a key role in growing their presence across the grocery and mass-market retail sector.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven account manager who enjoys building strong customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities and developing strategic plans that deliver sustainable sales growth. Key Responsibilities

Manage and develop strong relationships with existing national grocery and mass-market retail accounts, acting as a key point of contact.

Identify and develop new business opportunities, presenting product ranges and commercial propositions to prospective customers.

Develop and implement strategic account plans aligned with sales and business objectives.

Set and manage sales targets, promotional strategies and customer initiatives.

Lead commercial negotiations around pricing, terms and promotional activity.

Work closely with marketing, product development and supply chain teams to support product launches, campaigns and stock requirements.

Provide customer and market insight to help influence future product development and commercial strategy.

Monitor sales performance and provide regular reporting and analysis against targets.

Keep up to date with market trends, competitor activity and changing consumer preferences across the stationery, arts, crafts and activity categories.

Attend customer meetings, trade shows and relevant industry events, with regular UK travel required.

About You We are looking for an experienced National Account Manager with a strong commercial background and proven experience managing strategic retail accounts.

You will ideally have

Strong account management and business development experience.

Proven experience working with grocery retail customers.

A strong understanding of category management selling.

Excellent commercial, analytical and negotiation skills.

A strategic and results-focused approach.

Strong communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.

Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments.

The ability to work effectively in a fast-moving and changing environment.

A genuine understanding of retail trends, customer needs and commercial opportunities.

Only relevant candidates will be contacted