National Account Manager - FMCG
13 days ago
New Milton
Redfox is delighted to be working with our client to appoint a National Account Manager. This is a standout opportunity to operate at the intersection of FMCG and horticulture, managing key customer relationships within a fast-paced, perishable supply chain environment. If you enjoy owning accounts, driving growth, and working closely with customers and product teams, then this is a role with real visibility and impact. The Opportunity As National Account Manager, you will take ownership of a portfolio of customer accounts, acting as the primary commercial interface between our client and its customers. You will play a key role in: • Strengthening relationships, • Driving sales and margin growth, • Leading NPD submissions and category development You will work closely with internal teams across growing, production, supply chain and NPD, ensuring customer expectations are consistently met and exceeded. Key Responsibilities • Manage day-to-day relationships across assigned customer accounts, • Act as the main point of contact for all client queries and requirements, • Lead product submissions and support new retail opportunities alongside NPD, • Monitor sales performance, promotions and category data to drive decision-making, • Forecast demand and plan supply to meet seasonal peaks, • Lead range reviews and joint business planning sessions, • Coordinate product launches and promotional activity, • Ensure pricing accuracy, product availability and service levels, • Manage external grower relationships to ensure on-time, in-full delivery Added Value • Take ownership of internal projects that directly impact account performance, • Engage with customers and suppliers both on-site and across locations What We Want to See from You We are looking for a commercially minded, relationship-driven professional who thrives in a fast-moving environment. You will bring: • Strong account management experience within FMCG and/or perishable goods, • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, • A results-driven mindset with strong commercial awareness, • The ability to analyse data and translate it into actionable insights, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively, • A collaborative approach, working cross-functionally with internal teams, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools Why this role stands out • Work within a highly regarded UK horticultural business, • Operate in a sector combining FMCG pace with product authenticity, • Gain exposure to retail, supply chain, and product development, • Play a direct role in driving commercial growth, • Excellent package & benefits A genuinely exciting opportunity for someone looking to step into a broader, more influential account management role