National Account Manager

National Account Manager

Private Label FMCG

Major Retail Accounts

Home based with travel to Southern England site

Up to £50k + car allow + bonus + benefits

Alexander Steele Recruitment are working in partnership with a successful FMCG manufacturer. They supply high quality private label products into the UK's major retailers.

They are proud to be best-in-class when it comes to own-label product innovation. The categories are fast-paced with ever-evolving trends and a host of ground-breaking products coming to market on a regular basis.

Purpose of the role:

The National Account Manager to build relationships with our customers and manufacturing partners. You will develop existing accounts and look for new business to add to our already prestigious portfolio. This role is responsible for planning and overseeing all aspects of projects while meeting set targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Bring your passion and enthusiasm to grow existing clients, alongside generating new business
• Work with your teams to drive the company vision
• Work with all departments to ensure customer strategy is met
• Formulate customer-specific sales plans/strategies
• Work independently alongside a pre-set sales strategy to achieve account-specific budgets
• Understand customer KPIs and targets, review performance, and propose solutions to reach category standards
• Relentlessly pioneer the future and pursue ambitious growth opportunities in your customers
• Be resourceful and employ innovative solutions to deliver value, gross margin, and volume targets
• Contribute to the wider sales team and support colleagues with their accounts
• Assign, monitor, and coordinate project milestones and progress with internal and external stakeholders
• Lead and plan project implementation (resource, relationship, allocation)
• Ensure visibility and feedback are maintained

What we offer:

• Competitive salary with annual salary reviews
• 25 days holiday per annum, increasing to 27 days after 3 years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service
• Extensive benefits program including buying additional holiday, medical cash plan, access to mental health support, and many other benefits
• Flexible hours and work-from-home options available to all staff
• Great learning, development, and progression opportunities
• Yearly bonus structure (based on company targets)
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Generous Company Sick Pay
• Pension Scheme Contribution
• Company social events run by our in-house Social Team
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Dress down Fridays