Embark on Your Commercial Journey with a Growing Bakery Industry Leader
At the forefront of the bakery industry, our client boasts a vibrant, innovative culture committed to excellence and sustainable growth. Join a dynamic team that values ambition, collaboration, and professional development, offering a unique environment where your career can thrive from the ground up.
Junior National Account Manager
Are you enthusiastic about launching your career in sales and account management? We are seeking a proactive and customer-focused Junior National Account Manager to support our expanding commercial team. This key role involves nurturing relationships with major UK retailers and foodservice clients, assisting in account management, and contributing to the business’s growth in the bakery sector. You will be involved in managing orders, preparing commercial presentations, analysing sales data, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure excellent service and sustainable development.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in managing customer accounts, including order processing, forecasts, and supply chain queries
- Build strong relationships with customer contacts and attend key meetings
- Prepare presentations, tenders, and reviews to support sales strategies
- Monitor sales performance, pricing, and promotional activity
- Analyse market data to identify opportunities and risks
- Support category reviews, product launches, and range development
- Visit customer sites and attend company locations as required
Candidate Requirements
- Experience as a National Account Executive or similar sales support role
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Commercial awareness with an interest in the bakery or FMCG sectors
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Enthusiastic, resilient, and eager to learn
- Ideally with knowledge of UK retail or category management, but not essential
What We Offer
A competitive salary of £28,000 plus a Car/Car Allowance, pension contributions, a company laptop and mobile, and extensive training and development opportunities. Experience working with major UK retailers and foodservice operators, coupled with clear career progression, makes this an exciting role for ambitious individuals eager to build a solid foundation in account management and commercial negotiations.
This is your chance to grow within a global bakery business at a pivotal stage of its expansion. Be part of a vibrant team, develop your skills across the supply chain and commercial negotiations, and contribute meaningfully to our client's continued success.