National Account Manager - Grocery

A leading FMCG food buisness are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to drive growth and development within a key customer base. This is a strategic role where you'll manage forecasts, set objectives, and work collaboratively with senior stakeholders to achieve business targets.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Full responsibility for P&L management for a defined portfolio of accounts.

• Create and manage customer Joint Business Plans, ensuring alignment with company objectives.

• Evaluate promotional performance, providing actionable insights to optimise effectiveness.

• Collaborate with marketing teams to develop and implement robust customer activation plans.

• Lead annual business planning discussions with key customers, driving profitable sales growth.

• Identify market opportunities through detailed research, customer engagement, and analysis.

• Act as the customer champion internally, ensuring their needs are prioritised.

• Mentor and coach less experienced team members, helping to develop internal talent.

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Skills & Experience Required:

• Strong commercial and negotiation skills.

• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and other essential software tools.

• Ability to manage customer relationships using web-based portals and bespoke internal systems (training provided).

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Candidates applying must demonstrate previous National Account Experience with an FMCG business. Food experience is preferred but other FMCG categories will certainly be considered,

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Location: Surrey

Salary: £Competitive + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits