National Account Manager

National Account Manager (Grocery) | £50,000–£60,000 + £9,000 Car Allowance Bury - Food Manufacturing (Private Label)This is a proper commercial role.You'll own key UK grocery accounts, build relationships with buyers, negotiate commercials and find ways to grow the business — not just maintain it.You'll also have plenty of people around you to make things happen. NPD, Marketing, Planning, Supply Chain and Operations all form part of the picture, so you'll need to be someone who can get people moving in the same direction.What you'll actually be doingManaging and growing major UK grocery accountsBuilding relationships with buyers and becoming a genuine commercial partnerLeading pricing, promotional and annual negotiationsCreating and delivering Joint Business PlansFinding opportunities to grow sales, margin and category performanceGetting involved in NPD, range reviews, launches and innovationKeeping a close eye on the numbers — sales, margin, forecasts and KPIsBringing internal teams together to deliver what you've promised the customerPresenting account performance and commercial plans to senior leadershipWhat you'll needWe're looking for an experienced National Account Manager from FMCG, food manufacturing or a closely related sector. Experience across chilled would be a big plus.Proven experience managing UK grocery retailersA strong commercial and negotiation backgroundA track record of growing customer accountsConfidence dealing with buyers and senior stakeholdersExperience across pricing, promotions and Joint Business PlanningStrong analytical skills and commercial awarenessThe ability to work across multiple teams without dropping the ballIf you're an experienced NAM who wants genuine ownership of their accounts — and wants to see the commercial impact of the work they do — this is worth a conversation.