National Account Manager - Convenience

Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 per annum Location: South East England,Kent Job Type: Freelance

- 1 year FTC possible temp to perm
- FMCG Food
- South East England (Hybrid)
- £40k - £55k depending on experience plus car allowance + bonus

ABOUT THE COMPANY

• Our client is a well-established FMCG food business with a strong product portfolio and a growing ambition to unlock greater potential in the convenience channel.

ABOUT THE ROLE
This is a hands-on National Account Manager role focused on developing and strengthening relationships across convenience, wholesale and symbol groups. The business has existing distribution and buying relationships, but limited resource historically – meaning there’s real opportunity for someone proactive to make an impact.

You’ll manage a mix of established accounts while actively building new relationships, helping to shape how the convenience channel evolves over time. The role is offered on a fixed-term contract, with genuine scope to become permanent.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Open doors and secure listings in targeted channels by establishing strong relationships with key decision-makers.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for newly onboarded accounts, ensuring smooth implementation and continuous growth.
• Negotiate favourable terms with retail partners to maximise visibility, distribution, and placement of our products, and closing deals
• Develop and nurture long-term relationships with customers by understanding their needs, addressing challenges, and identifying areas for mutual growth.
• Consistently monitor account performance, sharing insights and recommendations to ensure maximum profitability.

ABOUT YOU

• Graduate calibre & proven experience in FMCG sales environment with direct experience of engaging and negotiating with Retailers, 3 years experience is ideal
• Experience and knowledge of the Convenience retail market
• Excellent analytical & presentation skills 
• Good negotiation & Communication skills
• Customer focussed, with the ability to build and maintain trusted relationships
• Bold and daring mindset – comfortable with seeking out new opportunities

You MUST have the right to work in the UK - visa sponsorship is not available.

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