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Are you a driven, commercially minded sales professional with experience in garden retail, DIY, or home & gift? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business within the sector. Managing a well-established North & Midlands territory, you'll play a key role in driving sales, developing accounts, and positioning a full product range. About You Proven field sales experience within garden retail, DIY, home & gift, or similar sectors Strong ability to sell a category or product range, not just individual products Commercially aware, proactive, and self-sufficient Confident relationship builder with strong account management skills Able to manage a large territory effectively and prioritise workload Must live within the sales patch Additionally, you may have: Experience within FMCG or repeat purchase product environments Exposure to launching or growing new product categories Experience with online or e-commerce accounts Familiarity with an ordering systems (training provided) The Role As Regional Sales Manager, you'll take ownership of a North & Midlands territory, focusing primarily on Garden Centres, Home & Gift retailers, and some DIY accounts. You will: Manage and grow existing customer relationships across your region Identify and win new business opportunities Sell and promote full product ranges and categories Drive uptake of a newly launched bird food range Develop category-led strategies with customers Manage a mix of field-based and online accounts Attend trade shows and customer events Travel across your territory with regular overnight stays (fully covered) Occasionally attend international trips This is a high-autonomy role suited to someone who thrives on ownership, growth, and building long-term customer relationships. About the Business Our client is an established and well-respected supplier within the garden retail industry, known for delivering innovative and high-quality products. What's On Offer? Uncapped commission structure (typically 10%, but higher earning potential for driven individuals) Quarterly bonus payments Choice of company car (flexible options) Fuel card included with company car All travel and hotel expenses covered Daily lunch allowance 23 days holiday + bank holidays Company iPhone, iPad, and laptop Training provided, including systems What's Next? For an informal chat, please call me, Rae, on (phone number removed), email (url removed), or send me a message on LinkedIn if you think you tick the majority of boxes for this role. RG21604

Regional Account Manager Field Based South Coast Competitive Base Salary + Car Allowance + Bonus Are you an experienced Sales professional with a passion for the drinks industry? Do you have a proven track record in acquiring new business and managing relationships within the On Trade market? If you re ready to join a leading cider company at the forefront of the industry, we want to hear from you! We are currently representing a dynamic and innovative cider company that is a true pioneer within the market. We are looking for a Regional Account Manager to focus on expanding the company s presence by building relationships with pub groups and wholesalers, while continuing to drive sales with existing customers. Key Responsibilities: Promote the company's products to On-Trade customers within a designated geographic region. Manage and achieve sales targets across regional routes to market. Collaborate with business unit and national account managers to foster relationships with key senior and regional personnel within national routes to market. Identify and pursue opportunities to onboard new outlet stockists for the company s portfolio. Build and maintain strong relationships with field sales teams in the region to enhance the company s visibility and presence. Ensure that routes to market and outlets are equipped with the necessary tools, materials, and displays to properly showcase and serve the company s products. Maintain and update the company s CRM database to ensure accurate and current knowledge of brand distribution across outlets. Oversee relationships with smaller, directly supplied customers, including independent outlets, within the assigned area. About You: Prior experience in a related industry. Strong understanding of the current market trends. Results-oriented with a proven track record of achieving goals. Confident and approachable with strong interpersonal skills. Proficient in using Microsoft Office and comfortable with basic computer applications. Able to identify and capitalise on business growth opportunities. Positive, proactive attitude with a solutions-focused mindset. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with both internal teams and external partners. Capable of working effectively under pressure and managing tight deadlines. Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team. Must reside within the designated geographic area for the role. If this role sounds like it's a good fit for you then I d love to speak to you! Please get in touch with Evie Coates or click Apply Now to be considered for this vacancy. Call: (phone number removed) Email: (url removed) The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We 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.

Regional Account Manager Field Based Midlands Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Bonus Are you an experienced Sales professional with a passion for the drinks industry? Do you have a proven track record in acquiring new business and managing relationships within the On Trade market? If you re ready to join a leading cider company at the forefront of the industry, we want to hear from you! We are currently representing a dynamic and innovative cider company that is a true pioneer within the market. We are looking for a Regional Account Manager to focus on expanding the company s presence by building relationships with pub groups and wholesalers, while continuing to drive sales with existing customers. Key Responsibilities: Promote the company's products to On-Trade customers within a designated geographic region. Manage and achieve sales targets across regional routes to market. Collaborate with business unit and national account managers to foster relationships with key senior and regional personnel within national routes to market. Identify and pursue opportunities to onboard new outlet stockists for the company s portfolio. Build and maintain strong relationships with field sales teams in the region to enhance the company s visibility and presence. Ensure that routes to market and outlets are equipped with the necessary tools, materials, and displays to properly showcase and serve the company s products. Maintain and update the company s CRM database to ensure accurate and current knowledge of brand distribution across outlets. Oversee relationships with smaller, directly supplied customers, including independent outlets, within the assigned area. About You: Prior experience in a related industry. Strong understanding of the current market trends. Results-oriented with a proven track record of achieving goals. Confident and approachable with strong interpersonal skills. Proficient in using Microsoft Office and comfortable with basic computer applications. Able to identify and capitalise on business growth opportunities. Positive, proactive attitude with a solutions-focused mindset. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with both internal teams and external partners. Capable of working effectively under pressure and managing tight deadlines. Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team. Must reside within the designated geographic area for the role. If this role sounds like it's a good fit for you then I d love to speak to you! Please get in touch with Evie Coates or click Apply Now to be considered for this vacancy. Call: (phone number removed) Email: (url removed) The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We 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.

Senior National Account Manager Tesco (12-Month FTC) Hybrid St. Albans Competetive Salary + car allowance & bonus We re supporting a leading branded snacking business as they hire a Senior National Account Manager on a 12-month fixed term contract, working on one of their most exciting and fast-growing kids food brands. This role will take full ownership of the Tesco account, driving the commercial plan, delivering JBPs, and ensuring best-in-class execution across range, promo, and activation. It s a high-impact position with great visibility, ideal for someone who enjoys pace, accountability, and working with a brand that s continuing to build strong momentum in UK Grocery. The Tesco account is in a great position, has been well run for a number of years, and is now looking for someone to help drive and guide the business through new legislation etc. Key Responsibilities: Full ownership of Tesco, including JBP delivery, range reviews, promotions and forecasting Manage P&L performance, trade spend and promotional ROI Build strong relationships across Tesco buying, supply chain, category and formats Lead cross-functional collaboration with marketing, supply chain, finance and category teams Deliver NPD launches and shopper activation plans with excellence Track performance, identify risks/opportunities and provide clear internal updates and recommendations Qualifications: Proven SNAM/NAM experience managing a Top 4 Grocery customer. Strong commercial capability: JBPs, P&L management, forecasting, trade spend and negotiation Confident communicator with the ability to influence internally and externally Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and comfort working with data Proactive, resilient and able to operate at pace in a high-performing team If the role and responsibilities sound like a good fit for you, then I d love to speak to you! Find out more about our available opportunities or how we can help you further your career contact us today. Please get in touch with or click Apply Now to be considered for this vacancy: Call: (phone number removed) Email: (url removed) The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We 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.

Senior National Account Manager Sainsburys, Waitrose Bristol 2/3 days per week in-office £70,000 + 10% bonus + benefits We re working with a well-established, high-performing food business in a genuinely exciting growth phase. The business is already established with strong relationships across UK Grocery and a clear plan to accelerate branded growth, they re now looking to hire a Senior National Account Manager to take ownership of a key portfolio: Waitrose, Sainsbury s and Ocado. This is a high-impact role with real visibility. Waitrose is the biggest customer, and Sainsbury s is having some fantastic growth this portfolio represents a major opportunity to scale branded distribution quickly and build long-term strategic partnerships. You ll also have one direct report, so this is ideal for someone who enjoys leading from the front, developing others, and driving best-in-class execution. The business have a track record of developing from within. Key Responsibilities: Lead the commercial strategy across Waitrose, Sainsbury s and Ocado Own the JBP process, delivering growth across distribution, ROS, revenue and margin Play a key role in the Sainsbury s business, ensuring flawless planning and execution Full responsibility for forecasting, promotional planning, and performance tracking Manage trade spend effectively and ensure strong ROI across promotional investment Build strong relationships with buyers and cross-functional customer contacts Work closely with internal teams (marketing, supply chain, finance, NPD) to deliver plans Line manage and develop one direct report, driving capability and performance Qualifications: Proven SNAM/NAM experience managing UK Grocery customers (Waitrose/Sainsbury s/Ocado ideal) Strong commercial capability: JBPs, forecasting, promotions, negotiation and P&L understanding Confident leading launches, distribution wins and shopper activation plans Analytical and data-led, comfortable turning insight into action Collaborative, proactive, and able to operate at pace in a fast-moving environment People leadership experience (or ready to step into it) with a coaching mindset If the role and responsibilities sound like a good fit for you, then I d love to speak to you! Find out more about our available opportunities or how we can help you further your career contact us today. Please get in touch with or click Apply Now to be considered for this vacancy: Call: (phone number removed) Email: (url removed) The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We 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.

Account Manager Kingston 8:30am - 4pm or 10am - 6pm Hybrid working £32,000 A food company based in Kingston are on the looking for an ambitious Account Manager to join their growing team. The role will be varied and will provide unrivalled opportunities for growth, learning and progression in a fast-growing company. The Junior Account Manager will need to be comfortable nurturing and growing existing accounts, helping with the outreach to new accounts and supporting senior members of the team with larger national accounts across channels Account Manager Responsibilities: Build a strong working relationship with the customers engaging stakeholders at all levels and represent the Company with pride in all relevant forums. Negotiate price increases, promotional plans and activation. Increase distribution of existing range, gain new listings and launch NPDs. Pursue new business opportunities in target channels in the UK and in key EU markets. Monitor performance of commercial activities and prepare monthly reports for senior leadership team Account Manager Specification: Prior sales experience in FMCG would be an advantage but not essential. Excellent command of MS Office suite. Strategic, analytical with attention to detail and excellent organisation skills. Drive, determination and commitment to get things done. Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities. Result driven and confident to achieve company targets. Company Benefits: Friendly, enthusiastic, like minded team - vibrant office working environment Flexible working hours (start between 8.30-10am finish between 4.30-6pm) Hybrid working model (3-days per week in-office and 2 days from home) Real opportunities to grow in your career and develop your skills as we scale the company Free product samples and new product testing sessions 25% off trade prices on all food products What you need to do now: If you're interested in this vacancy, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Magpie Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)