Role - INTERIM FMCG NATIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER c£65k - £75k + £6k car allowance. + Excellent Benefits (HYBRID - 2 days on site)

* 4 MONTH - 6 MONTH CONTRACT

* ESTABLISHED (130 years) and still GROWING AND PROFITABLE BUSINESS

* EXPERIENCE IN AN FMCG ENVIRONMENT ESSENTIAL

* FLEXIBILE LOCATION (CAN BE BASED ANYWHERE IN THE UK)

Our client is a leader in their field and due to continued growth, have an exciting new role. They are seeking a dynamic National Account Manager to unlock distribution in Value Retail.. This role is pivotal in driving distribution and revenue growth by securing and scaling new listings in top-tier UK grocery retail. The ideal candidate will have a hunter mentality, thrive on opening new doors, and bring a strong track record of winning significant distribution gains in major UK grocers.

Duties and Responsibilities

* Open new grocery accounts - ideally Value Retail and deliver material distribution wins.

* Develop and execute tailored joint business plans that align with customer and brand strategy.

* Strong understanding of the key grocery levers: Distribution, Range, Price, Promotion and Shelf Space.

* Leading customer negotiations and presenting compelling brand and category propositions.

* Working with Marketing team to optimise all opportunities

Skills and Experience

* Highly self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit and passion for winning new business.

* Demonstrated success growing an SME/FMCG brand within UK grocery; challenger brand experience highly desirable.

* Strong commercial acumen; able to build profitable and sustainable business plans.

* Highly collaborative but also capable of operating autonomously in a fast-paced, agile SME environment.

* Resilient, results-driven, and comfortable with ambiguity and change.

* Experience with accurate sales forecasting and full P&L accountability.

If you feel you have the skills and experience necessary, please upload your CV in the first instance