National Account Executive

• Job Title: National Account Executive – Field Sales, Commercial Catering / Foodservice
• Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent Location: Home-based with regular UK travel
• Salary: £32,000 – £35,000 per annum (DOE)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, core hours 08:30–17:00 (some flexibility for travel, trade shows and client events)

• 10% performance bonus on top of basic salary
• Company car
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy up to 5 more)
• Matched 5% employer pension
• High street retail discounts
• Free parking

We're recruiting a National Account Executive on behalf of our client, a market-leading commercial catering solutions provider, for a permanent, field-based sales role covering accounts across the UK. You'll manage and grow a portfolio of key national accounts, run Quarterly Business Reviews, and deliver measurable growth across multi-site operations — backed by a strong package including a company car, performance bonus, and genuine career development.

This is a strong fit for a driven B2B sales or account management professional — ideally with food, foodservice, or commercial catering experience — who wants autonomy, variety, and a real career path managing complex client accounts.

• Manage a defined portfolio of core clients, conducting regular site visits and GAP analysis
• Carry out customer-facing meetings with clear, documented objectives
• Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with key accounts, producing joint business plans focused on growth
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across multi-site, complex client structures

• Develop and implement a structured sales plan to retain existing customers and win new business
• Achieve sales and margin targets, ensuring profitable conversion of contracts and quoted works
• Monitor customer and internal KPIs, addressing performance proactively

• Represent the business at national trade shows, conferences, and networking events
• Work closely with the National Account Manager and wider internal teams (operations, marketing, finance)

• Proven customer-facing or external sales experience
• Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good numerical skills and commercial acumen
• IT literate — Excel, Word, and ERP systems
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 3 points

• Experience in the food, foodservice, or commercial catering sector
• Familiarity with CRM systems and PowerPoint
• Experience working with multi-site clients or complex stakeholder structures
• GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above (or equivalent), or degree-level education

Alongside a competitive basic salary, this role comes with a performance bonus, a company car, and one of the stronger benefits packages we see at this level — 25+ days holiday (with the option to buy more), a matched 5% pension, retail discounts, and free parking. It's a genuine opportunity to step into national account management with autonomy, variety, and a clear path to grow into a more senior account role.

This role suits:

• Field sales professionals ready to step up to national account level
• Foodservice / commercial catering sales specialists
• B2B Account Managers looking for a home-based role with a company car
• Candidates who enjoy autonomy, travel, and managing complex, multi-site relationships

We are reviewing CVs now — early applications are highly encouraged. Click below to apply or contact our team directly.

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About Arden Personnel: Arden Personnel is a trusted recruitment agency covering Redditch, Bromsgrove, Studley, Henley-in-Arden, Evesham, Alcester, Bidford-on-Avon, Leamington Spa, Warwick, and Stratford-upon-Avon. We place candidates across Administration, Marketing, IT, HR, Finance, Customer Service, Purchasing, Engineering and more. We are an equal opportunities employer