National Account Manager in Leeds, West Yorkshire

Posted by Elevation Recruitment Group

£70,000 – £75,000 a year

Leeds · Permanent

National Account Manager – UK Grocery (Food)

 Salary: Up to £75,000 + Bonus, Car and Great benefits!

Our client is a globally recognised food brand with a strong heritage and a significant presence on UK supermarket shelves. As part of its continued commitment to the UK grocery market, it is seeking an experienced National Account Manager to lead its relationship with one of the UK’s leading grocery retailers.

The National Account Manager will hold full commercial responsibility for this key account. This includes delivering sales and margin targets, developing the joint business plan and managing senior relationships at buyer and category director level. You will also lead and develop a National Account Executive, who will support you in the day-to-day running of the account.

This is a rare opportunity to represent an internationally respected brand within a business that offers the resources, scale and profile of a global organisation.

Role & Responsibilities:

  • Own and develop the strategic relationship with a key UK grocery retailer
  • Develop and deliver the annual joint business plan in line with company objectives
  • Lead negotiations on pricing, trade terms, promotional activity and range listings
  • Use category insight and market data (e.g. Nielsen, Kantar, retailer portals) to support ranging, space and growth proposals
  • Manage trade investment and forecasting with commercial rigour
  • Line manage, coach and develop a National Account Executive
  • Work cross-functionally with marketing, supply chain, finance and NPD to ensure delivery against customer commitments
  • Identify and act on new growth opportunities within the account

Candidate Profile

  • Proven experience as a National Account Manager or Senior Key Account Manager within UK grocery
  • A strong background in food manufacturing or supply is essential
  • Demonstrable experience of negotiating directly with buyers at the major multiples
  • Strong working knowledge of trade terms, promotional mechanics and category data
  • Excellent analytical, presentation and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience of managing, or a strong appetite to manage, a direct report
  • The ability to influence and collaborate effectively across internal functions
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