National Account Manager

Posted 07 September 2026
Salary 50000
LocationLondon
Job type Permanent
Discipline Sales
Reference47789

Job description

This high-growth food business is on a mission to revolutionise its category. Backed by significant investment, led by an impressive leadership team and partnering with every major UK grocery retailer, they are entering an exciting new phase of growth and transformation.

 

With a strong turnover, a market-leading position in their category and ambitious plans for the future, this is a business that combines the pace and energy of a challenger brand with the backing, infrastructure and investment needed to win. Culture is evolving rapidly under a new leadership team who are raising the bar across the organisation. They are looking for bright, ambitious and commercially minded people who are hungry to learn, eager to take ownership and excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of the business.

 

As the new National Account Manager, from day one, you'll lead on a significant grocery P&L, managing a major Top 4 retailer or a portfolio of key Wholesale/Health Store customers. You'll work closely with an experienced Sales Director and senior leadership team, giving you exposure, development and progression opportunities that are difficult to find elsewhere.

 

This is a role for someone who wants real accountability, visible impact and the chance to accelerate their FMCG career within a business that genuinely invests in talent.

 

Responsibilities include:

  • Full P&L ownership across key accounts Grocery/Wholesale/Health Stores DOE
  • Building and delivering Joint Business Plans aligned to ambitious growth targets
  • Driving distribution, promotional, pricing and range opportunities
  • Analysing EPOS, market and customer data to identify growth opportunities
  • Working cross-functionally with Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain and Operations
  • Forecasting, planning and delivering commercial performance targets

 

You will be/have:

  • NAE ready to step up ideally
  • Previous FMCG account management experience - OOH/Retail - Retail preferred
  • Strong commercial acumen and P&L understanding
  • Ambition, resilience and a proactive approach
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment
  • Commutable to Central London office 2 days per week

 

If you're looking for a role where you'll be trusted, challenged and developed whilst making a visible commercial impact, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

 

To apply directly please send a copy of your CV to bruce@signaturecm.co.uk or alternatively please apply via the link below.

 

Whilst we will always endeavour to respond to you, due to the high levels of applications we receive this isn't always possible. If you are not contacted within 3 working days, you have unfortunately not been shortlisted for this role.

 

Please note Signature Career Management is acting as an employment agency.