Senior National Account Manager

Senior National Account Manager – Grocery

London (Hybrid – 3 Days Office Based)

£55,000 – £65,000 + Benefits

Alexander Steele Recruitment is working in partnership with an exciting, ambitious and growing branded food business to recruit a Senior National Account Manager to join their commercial team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced National Account Manager who is ready to take the next step in their career, taking ownership of key grocery relationships and playing an important role in the continued growth of the business.

We are looking for a commercially driven, proactive and entrepreneurial individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with major UK grocery retailers, driving sustainable and profitable growth.
• Take ownership of customer plans, commercial negotiations, promotional activity and joint business plans.
• Identify and deliver new opportunities to grow distribution, sales and market share.
• Develop and execute strategic account plans aligned with wider business objectives.
• Work cross-functionally with marketing, supply chain and finance to deliver excellent customer service and commercial results.
• Analyse sales performance, market trends and customer insights to identify opportunities for growth.

About You

• Proven experience as a National Account Manager within the UK FMCG or food and drink industry.
• Strong experience managing major UK grocery retailers, ideally including Sainsbury's.
• A successful track record of delivering commercial growth and developing customer relationships.
• Commercially astute, with strong negotiation, analytical and strategic planning skills.
• A proactive, self-motivated individual who takes ownership and works independently.
• Ambitious and driven, with the desire to progress into a senior commercial role.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, growing business where initiative and adaptability are valued.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £55,000 – £65,000
• Location: Central London – Hybrid (3 days per week in the office)
• Holiday: 25 days plus UK Bank Holidays
• Healthcare: BUPA Select health and dental insurance
• Pension: Employer contribution of 3% of qualifying earnings
• Life Assurance: 4x annual salary
• Enhanced Maternity Pay: Available after 12 months' service

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing branded food business with exciting ambitions for the UK grocery market.

You'll have the opportunity to take real ownership of your accounts, influence commercial strategy and make a visible impact on business performance.

For an ambitious NAM looking to step into their first Senior National Account Manager position, this could be the ideal next move.

To find out more, please apply or contact Alexander Steele Recruitment for a confidential discussion.