National Account Executive

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National Account Executive

  • Location:

    West Yorkshire

  • Sector:

    Commercial, Sales & Marketing

  • Salary:

    £40000 - £45000

  • Contact:

    Robert Coyle

  • Contact email:

    robert.coyle@alexandersteele.com

  • Contact phone:

    Robert Coyle

  • Job ref:

    2969

  • Published:

    5 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    03 Jul 2025

Job Title: National Account Executive

Salary: Up to £45,000.00 + Car Allowance

Location: On site M-F in Leeds

 

The client operates primarily within the consumer products sector (FMCG). The company is known for its strong presence in the UK retail market, supplying products to major grocery chains, discount retailers, and bargain stores. They have a diverse portfolio that includes both proprietary brands and private label products.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

  • Day-to-day management of key online accounts (Amazon)
  • Your role will be to manage and grow the Amazon account for one of the client's leading FMCG Brands.
  • Sales growth & customer relationship management
  • Negotiating terms, cost prices, and JBPs
  • Managing promotional activity & seeking new ranging opportunities
  • Forecasting & supply chain coordination
  • Customer activation & activity planning
  • Export planning and forecasting (for those handling international accounts)
  • Monitoring customer OL (Own Label) requirements including artwork, availability, and NPD
  • Weekly performance reporting & budget planning
  • Resolving customer queries (availability, POs, product run-outs, complaints)

 

What the client is looking for:

 

  • Tenacity & a hunter mindset – You thrive on chasing new leads and securing deals.
  • Strong commercial acumen – You understand the UK retail landscape, P&L, JBPs, and forecasting.
  • Data-driven mindset – Comfortable analysing data (Kantar, Nielsen) to inform decisions.
  • Self-sufficient & adaptable – This is a small team, so you’ll need to take ownership and be proactive.

 

Why join?

 

  • Be part of a high-growth business with major international expansion.
  • Shape your own role – With a lean team, you’ll have a direct impact.
  • Work with a chilled but driven manager who is numbers-focused but easy going and great at spinning plates.
  • Great package: Competitive salary & Car Allowance.