National Account Manager (Retail)

Company: Alexander Steele Recruitment
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Location: Fenton
Job Description:

Salary: Up to £65,000 + £6,000 Car Allowance + 50% Bonus + Benefits

Alexander Steele Recruitment are working with an established FMCG business with a turnover of around £130m, representing leading European food manufacturers across the UK market.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Commercial Manager to manage and develop existing grocery retail accounts whilst identifying new business opportunities across the UK retail market.

The business works with major retailers including Aldi, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, M&S, Tesco and Home Bargains, with Aldi currently representing their largest account.

The Role

  • Manage and grow a portfolio of key grocery retail accounts.
  • Develop strong, long-term relationships with major retailers.
  • Identify and secure new business opportunities, including opening doors with new customers.
  • Lead commercial negotiations, tenders and customer reviews.
  • Work across NPD, forecasting, demand planning and stock management.
  • Identify opportunities to introduce new products and categories.
  • Work closely with European manufacturing partners to deliver customer growth.

About You

We’re looking for someone with:

  • Around 3–5 years’ experience in a National Account, Commercial or similar FMCG role.
  • Strong knowledge of the UK grocery retail market.
  • Experience working with major multiples and/or discounters.
  • Experience across chilled and/or frozen food would be highly advantageous.
  • Established relationships within retailers such as Aldi, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, M&S, Tesco or Home Bargains.
  • A proven ability to develop customer relationships and win new business.
  • Strong commercial negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
  • A proactive and entrepreneurial approach.

What’s on Offer

  • Up to £65,000
  • 50% Performance Bonus
  • Pension
  • 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
  • International exposure
  • Genuine opportunity to develop within a growing commercial business

If you’re a commercially driven FMCG professional with strong grocery retail relationships and the ability to open doors and drive new business, we’d love to hear from you.

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Posted: October 11th, 2026