Senior National Account Manager

The Business

This is a
globally backed FMCG business
with a bold UK growth agenda and a challenger mindset. Already established within the Grocery sector, the business is now entering a critical new phase – scaling its
Premium Snacking portfolio
across the high-potential
Convenience and Wholesale
channel.

With strong foundations and a world-class product range, the brand is
ready for lift-off
. Backed by an international group and a leadership team that thinks long term, this is a rare opportunity to shape and lead a channel with untapped growth potential.

The UK team is
small, agile, and highly entrepreneurial
. Everyone is hands-on, fast-moving, and results-driven. Innovation, customer partnership, and commercial agility sit at the heart of their culture – and now they are looking for a like-minded
Senior National Account Manager
to take ownership and drive the next chapter.

The Opportunity

As
Senior National Account Manager – Convenience and Wholesale
, you will take full commercial ownership of a strategically critical channel. You will report directly to the
UK Commercial Director
, and work closely with European partners and the UK brand team to embed the premium snacking range into the market.

This is not a reactive account role. It is a
high-ownership, growth-focused position
, built for someone who wants to
lead a channel, not just manage accounts
.

Core Responsibilities

Channel Ownership with Growth Accountability

Take the lead on Convenience and Wholesale, building out the UK strategy and commercial execution plan.

Brand Expansion – Premium Snacking

Drive distribution and visibility of the snacking portfolio across key accounts and new customer opportunities.

Strategic Business Development

Identify whitespace across formats and customers. Build and execute compelling commercial strategies that unlock growth.

Full P&L Accountability

Own commercial delivery, manage investment, and balance short-term results with long-term brand value creation.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with NPD, supply chain, and marketing to bring plans to life in market. Ensure flawless delivery across the value chain.

Customer Relationship Management

Build and grow senior-level relationships across retail buying, supply, and category functions.

Platform for Leadership

This is a visible, strategic role with clear progression into
future leadership positions
as the UK team grows.

What You Will Gain

Full ownership of a high-growth UK Convenience and Wholesale channel

A high-impact role reporting directly to the
UK Commercial Director

Exposure to an internationally backed, high-quality product portfolio

A seat at the table as the UK growth strategy is shaped and delivered

A rare balance of
global resource and SME-style agility

A fast-paced, innovation-led category full of white space and growth

Real progression toward leadership roles as the UK business scales

Candidate Requirements

We are looking for a
commercially driven, growth-minded account leader
who can combine
channel strategy
with
flawless delivery
.

Proven success in the
Convenience and Wholesale channel

Experience with
impulse-led or snacking categories
is highly desirable

Strong in both
strategic thinking
and
hands-on account execution

Experience growing accounts and opening new opportunities, not just managing

Able to work cross-functionally in an
agile, entrepreneurial environment

Comfortable owning the full P&L and driving performance end to end

Hungry for growth, visibility, and progression into leadership

Location

The role is
home-based
, with
two days per week required in the North
.

If you are ready to own a high-growth channel in one of the UK's most dynamic categories, this could be the career-defining move you have been looking for.