National Account Manager

National Account Manager - Wholesale & Foodservice

Hybrid role - Predominately Home-Based | Site Visits (South West) Twice per Month | c£45,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus

Are you an experienced National Account Manager with a passion for great food and a track record of growing wholesale and foodservice accounts? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and growing UK food manufacturer known for its high-quality, handcrafted products and strong values.

This hybrid role is ideal for someone looking for autonomy, a collaborative working culture, and the chance to shape commercial growth in a thriving business.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Sales Director, you'll take the lead on managing and growing an established portfolio of wholesale and foodservice customers, with a focus on retention, strategic growth, and new product development.

You'll also be responsible for identifying and securing new business opportunities-particularly within wholesale channels -while building strong internal relationships across production, NPD, and operations.

You'll primarily be home-based, with regular customer meetings and twice-monthly visits to the company's South West site to maintain strong internal collaboration.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing and developing national wholesale and foodservice accounts
• Identifying and winning new business within targeted customer sectors
• Leading commercial discussions including pricing, promotions, and joint business planning
• Working cross-functionally to ensure excellent service, innovation, and supply
• Supporting the launch of new products into the market
• Delivering against agreed sales targets and KPIs
• Attending trade shows and exhibitions.

What We're Looking For

The Offer

Interested?

If you're excited by the idea of helping a growing food business take the next step in its commercial journey-and you have the skills and mindset to match-then we'd love to hear from you.

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