National Account Manager
15 days ago
Leeds
National Account Manager (Major Retailers) Branded FMCG Up to £55k + car allow + benefits Leeds Alexander Steele are working with a successful branded FMCG manufacturer. The business is in double digit growth and they are looking to expand their sales team. Key Responsibilities: • Day-to-day management of key accounts, • Sales growth & customer relationship management, • Negotiating terms, cost prices, and JBPs, • Managing promotional activity & seeking new ranging opportunities, • Forecasting & supply chain coordination, • Customer activation & activity planning, • Export planning and forecasting (for those handling international accounts), • Monitoring customer OL (Own Label) requirements including artwork, availability, and NPD, • Weekly performance reporting & budget planning, • Resolving customer queries (availability, POs, product run-outs, complaints) Major Accounts You Could Manage: • Top UK retailers: Tesco, Aldi, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Waitrose, Lidl, • Discount retailers: Home Bargains, Savers, The Range, Dunelm, WHSmith, Boots, • Wholesalers & distributors: Rayburn, Pricecheck, Wilsons, • Growing export markets: USA, Nordics, and other European territories What They’re Looking For: • Tenacity & a hunter mindset – You thrive on chasing new leads and securing deals., • Strong commercial acumen – You understand the UK retail landscape, P&L, JBPs, and forecasting., • Retailer expertise – Prior experience negotiating with large UK retailers and understanding critical paths and OL requirements., • Data-driven mindset – Comfortable analyzing data (Kantar, Nielsen) to inform decisions., • Self-sufficient & adaptable – This is a small team, so you’ll need to take ownership and be proactive. The role is office based in Leeds.