Senior National Account Manager
Ref: AS3481606
London, UK
£45,000
- Permanent
- Grocery Account Growth
- Joint Business Planning
- Strategic Retail Partnerships
About the candidate
This candidate is a commercially focused Senior National Account Manager with over seven years’ experience in grocery account management, working across major retail, regional distribution and consumer goods environments. They bring a strong track record of building strategic partnerships, developing joint business plans and driving sustainable category growth.
They are looking for a permanent opportunity and are available to start in two weeks. Based in London, UK, they are well suited to fast-paced commercial teams looking for someone who can balance relationship-led account management with clear, measurable sales growth.
What makes them great?
- Proven Category Growth: Delivered a 30% increase in category sales over two years through effective joint business planning and cross-functional collaboration.
- Strong Sales Uplift: Contributed to a 20% uplift in annual sales across regional grocery clients through targeted marketing and personalised client engagement.
- Supportive Leadership Style: Known for motivating and developing junior team members while maintaining a resilient, solutions-focused approach in challenging situations.
Areas of expertise
- Grocery Account Management: Experienced in managing high-value grocery accounts, building long-term relationships and supporting mutual growth with retail partners.
- Joint Business Planning: Skilled in shaping and influencing collaborative plans that improve product visibility, consumer engagement and category performance.
- Negotiation & Client Development: Confident supporting contract negotiations, strengthening supplier relationships and creating trust-based partnerships.