With one of the highest reputations, we are proud to be in partnership with a UK food manufacturer renowned for creating high quality products across private label and brand, enjoyed by millions nationwide. With decades of expertise behind them, this business blends traditional with cutting‑edge innovation to deliver a wide variety of products at scale. They’re a dynamic, fast‑growing organisation with a strong commitment to excellence, sustainability, and investing in their people, offering a modern, forward‑thinking environment where new ideas are encouraged, and career development is truly supported.
If you want to be part of a business shaping the future of the food industry with market‑leading capabilities, this is an exciting place to build your next chapter.
The role
As the successful National Account Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping long‑term, trusted partnerships with key customers within Grocery while driving commercial growth across a diverse portfolio. This is a hands‑on, relationship‑led position where you’ll serve as the go‑to contact for one of our clients most strategic and largest customers, ensuring they receive exceptional service and solutions tailored to their needs. Day‑to‑day, you’ll negotiate contracts, lead strategic conversations with senior stakeholders, identify new business opportunities, and influence decisions that directly contribute to commercial success.
It’s a dynamic role suited to someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys building strong customer relationships, and takes pride in balancing commercial impact with outstanding client experience.
The ideal fit
- Experience in a National Account Manager role or equivalent
- Would consider an NAE looking to take a step up if you have P&L responsibility
- A strong desire to make things happen
- Is a change champion and pioneers new ideas and approaches
- Strong, confident communicator with good influencing and interpersonal skills with a capability to flex style when appropriate
- Comfortable working cross functionally
- Self starter
Salary: Between £50,000 - £65,000 plus car allowance, bonus, pension, healthcare.
Location: Hybrid. Must have easy access to Manchester circa 2 days per week.
If you believe in your ability and wish to develop your career please click ‘apply’ and one of our team will be in touch.