National Account Executive
21 hours ago
Dunstable
National Account Executive 📍 Dunstable Company Are you looking to kickstart your career in sales with one of the UK’s leading food manufacturers? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-growing business that supplies some of the nation’s favourite products to retailers, wholesalers, and foodservice customers across the UK and beyond. With a proud heritage in bakery and a track record of innovation and growth, this business has gone from a small family operation to an international success story. Recent years have seen major investment in state-of-the-art facilities and the launch of a hugely popular consumer brand — and now, they’re looking for an ambitious National Account Executive to join their expanding commercial team. About the Role As a National Account Executive, you’ll play a key role in supporting the commercial strategy, managing smaller customer accounts, helping to deliver sales growth, and working alongside experienced National Account Managers. You’ll gain hands-on exposure to customer relationships, category insights, and the commercial levers that drive growth in a fast-paced FMCG environment. Your key responsibilities will include: • Supporting account management across Retail, Wholesale, and Foodservice channels., • Assisting in the development of customer presentations and sales materials., • Tracking sales performance, analysing data, and contributing to forecasts., • Working closely with cross-functional teams (marketing, category, supply chain) to deliver customer plans., • Identifying opportunities for growth and supporting new business initiatives. About You We’re looking for a confident, proactive individual who’s eager to learn and grow within a thriving FMCG business. You’ll bring: • A degree and some commercial or client-facing experience (placements welcome)., • Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, with attention to detail and numerical confidence., • Excellent communication and organisational abilities., • A positive, can-do attitude with the energy and ambition to develop in sales., • A collaborative mindset and the resilience to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role offers genuine career development, mentorship from senior commercial leaders, and the chance to progress in a business that’s continuing to expand both in the UK and internationally. If you’re passionate about food and ready to build a career in account management, we’d love to hear from you. Salary: £30,000 + benefits Location: Head office based Dunstable For more information, please contact Aidan Goodall at FMCG Selection on 01943 667280 or