National Account Manager
Ref: AS3513866
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
£45,000
- Permanent
- FMCG Account Growth
- Discounter Channel
- Joint Business Planning
About the candidate
A commercially focused National Account Manager with strong FMCG experience, particularly across the discounter channel. They have a solid track record of managing key retail accounts, building joint business plans and using insight-led thinking to unlock growth across both sales and profitability.
They come across as proactive, adaptable and easy to work with, bringing strong relationship-building skills across buyers, internal category teams and wider commercial stakeholders. Now looking for a permanent opportunity, they would suit a business seeking someone who can take ownership of strategic accounts and spot new ways to grow their portfolio.
What makes them great?
- Proven growth delivery: Helped drive a 20% increase in market share within the first year through strategic partnerships and focused account planning.
- Strong sales impact: Delivered a 15% uplift in annual sales earlier in their career by strengthening retailer relationships and improving customer engagement.
- Collaborative operator: Works well with buyers, category teams and internal stakeholders to improve product visibility, shape promotions and support profitable growth.
Areas of expertise
- Discounter channel management: Experienced in managing and growing accounts across discount and value-led retail formats within FMCG.
- Joint business planning: Confident developing account plans that align commercial goals, customer priorities and product visibility.
- Commercial analysis: Uses data, consumer insight and market analysis to identify opportunities, support negotiations and improve account performance.