National Account Manager - FMCG / Grocery Accounts

  • First City Recruitment Ltd
  • Colchester, Essex
  • Jul 09, 2026
Full time Retail

Job Description

Are you a motivated National Account Manager with FMCG experience and a desire to work closely with Grocery or Convenience retailers? This fast-growing FMCG business is seeking a commercial professional who can build strong customer relationships and drive category growth across key retail partners, including major multiples.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a portfolio of major Grocery multiples
  • Build strong buyer relationships and grow long-term partnerships
  • Identify opportunities for category growth and new product sales
  • Full P&L responsibility at national account level
  • Work closely with supply teams to drive portfolio and business growth
  • Manage your own diary with regular face-to-face customer meetings

Benefits

  • Competitive salary depending on experience
  • Holiday and pension
  • Free car parking
  • A dynamic, forward-thinking environment
  • Opportunity to shape and grow a key retail category
  • Progression opportunities for ambitious individuals

Requirements

  • Proven National Account Management experience within FMCG
  • Experience working with Grocery or Convenience retailers
  • Excellent commercial, analytical and negotiation skills
  • Able to build rapport quickly and maintain high-value relationships
  • Adaptable, motivated, and hungry to succeed
  • Confident managing private label and supporting brand development

If you're passionate about FMCG, commercially sharp, and experienced in managing major retail accounts, we'd love to hear from you, apply now!