National Account Manager Food

National Account Manager – Drive Commercial Growth in Food Manufacturing

Location: Birmingham – Hybrid

Are you passionate about building customer relationships and driving commercial success? We are seeking a National Account Manager to support a growing portfolio in Retailer and Discounter channels. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative, fast-paced commercial team, contribute to key account growth, and play a pivotal role in product launches and strategic planning.

• Own a portfolio of accounts, build strong relationships, meet commercial targets, and identify growth opportunities
• Support strategic planning and execution for key accounts alongside the Commercial Manager
• Lead and coordinate product launches across channels, ensuring cross-functional collaboration
• Assist with commercial planning, monitoring performance, and providing analysis to support decisions
• Act as a key liaison between sales, supply chain, and finance teams
• Manage account administration, project trackers, and customer-facing documents
• Prepare engaging presentations and business reviews tailored to customer strategy
• Track project timelines and proactively follow up to ensure alignment across teams

• 1–2 years’ experience in a commercial, sales support, or national account role (Food Manufacturing, FMCG, retail, or discounter experience preferred)
• Strong customer relationship and account management skills
• Commercially aware with understanding of pricing, promotions, and P&L impact
• Excellent project coordination and organizational skills
• Analytical thinker, confident working with data to support decisions
• Clear, confident communication skills for both internal and external stakeholders
• Team player with proactive, collaborative approach
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Competitive salary, hybrid working, and the opportunity to be part of a fast-growing commercial team.