National Account Manager

National Account Manager – Food (3–6 Month Contract)

Location: Somerset (Hybrid working available)
Salary/Rate: Circa £65,000 DOE
Contract: 3–6 months

We are working with a successful and well-established food manufacturer based in Somerset who are seeking an experienced National Account Manager to provide interim support.

This role will focus on managing a small number of key UK retail accounts, supporting the business during a period of growth and change.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and support relationships with key retail customersDay-to-day account management, forecasting and commercial planningWork cross-functionally with internal teams to ensure smooth executionMaintain strong communication with retailer stakeholders

About You

Proven experience as a National Account Manager or Senior Account Manager within food retailExperience working with UK grocery retailers (Sainsbury’s experience desirable but not essential)Cheese or dairy category experience beneficial but not essentialStrong commercial awareness and excellent communication skillsAble to hit the ground running in an interim role

Contract Details

Initial 3–6 month fixed-term contractHybrid working available

Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.



  • Location: Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
  • Salary: £60k - 80k per year + Benefits
  • Type: Contract
  • Recruiter: manucomm recruitment
  • Posted: 19-Jan-2026
  • Posted on: careers4a.com