Senior National Account Manager

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Senior National Account Manager

  • Location:

    London

  • Sector:

    Commercial, Sales & Marketing

  • Salary:

    £60000 - £70000

  • Contact:

    Abbie Storry

  • Contact email:

    abbie.storry@alexandersteele.com

  • Contact phone:

    0131 573 0836

  • Job ref:

    3180

  • Published:

    about 12 hours ago

  • Expiry date:

    21 Nov 2025

Senior National Account Manager
Hybrid role (3 days in office) - London Area
Up to 70k + £7,500 car allowance + 20% bonus

About our Client
A leading global sports and lifestyle nutrition company with a strong reputation for innovation and trusted brands.

The Role
Our client is seeking a Senior National Account Manager to manage and grow the wholesale, convenience and impulse accounts in support of delivering the long-term business goals.

Key responsibilities
  • Manage relationships with national convenience and impulse retailers alongside wholesalers in partnership with distributor networks.
  • Develop and implement account plans aligned with brand and channel strategies to drive growth.
  • Lead annual negotiations, promotional planning, and deliver accurate forecasting.
  • Collaborate with marketing, shopper marketing, supply chain, and finance teams to ensure flawless execution.
  • Use category insights to optimise range, space, and visibility within retailers.
  • Build and execute plans that balance both push and pull levers to drive performance in the convenience channel.
  • Identify and secure new business opportunities, with a focus on unlocking Booker Wholesale, BRP, and associated fascia groups.
  • Monitor KPIs, sales results, and ROI to measure success and identify areas for improvement.
  • Maintain a strong focus on profitability while delivering revenue growth.
Candidate Profile
  • Demonstrated experience managing national convenience, impulse and wholesale accounts, including Costco, Booker, Co-op, Bestway, Dhamecha, and Parfetts for example.  
  • 5–10 years’ experience within the impulse sector, with an established network of industry contacts.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on growth and building new opportunities.
  • Customer-focused, with a strong understanding of shopper needs and behaviours.
  • Naturally curious and eager to learn in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Highly motivated, ambitious, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  • Confident in using data, forecasting, and developing persuasive business cases.
  • Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to engage externally with ease.
  • Excellent communication, organisational, and presentation abilities.
  • Passionate about health, fitness, or sports nutrition.
What we Offer
  • Up to £70,000 basic salary (depending on experience)
  • £7,500 Car allowance
  • 20% bonus
  • 5% employer pension contribution
  • Hybrid role with 3 days in the office – Central London