Senior National Account Manager (Grocery) – Leading Drinks Business – National – Up to £70,000 plus packageAn exciting opportunity has gone live to work with an established and instantly recognizable drinks brand covering the length of the United Kingdom. This client boasts a fantastic range of products, an excellent culture and the chance to progress within the business. This client has years in the business!They are seeking a Senior National Account Manager to join the team to lead the account management with multiple large scale Grocery accounts, such as Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s. The Senior National Account Manager will instrumental in delivering business growth with existing accounts and optimizing on sales strategies.The ideal Senior National Account Manager will have a passion for the Drinks Industry and have experience managing multiple grocery partnerships at a national level. This role will be ONE DAY per week in the Midlands office. Senior National Account Manager Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for selling, promoting and delivering the company’s product portfolio and delivering its revenue targets across the leading Grocery channels.Develop and implement strategies to deliver on growth of the business through client metric scoring and growth patterns.Building new business along with maintaining current accounts – predominantly across National Food service and wholesale.Maximising sales through relationship building with wholesale partners, along with customer analysis through their partnership programme.Planning, organising and facilitating client meetings
The Ideal Senior National Account Manager candidate:
Previous experience working with Drinks FMCG across the Grocery sector – having managed accounts such as Tesco, Asda, Morrisons or Lidl. Proven track record in managing accounts, maximising on sales opportunities and ensuring brand awareness. Be a self-starter who is driven to succeed, target and financially drivenA customer-oriented approach to account management which aims to exceed expectations.A strong and assertive style to self-management and motivation.Able to negotiate, delivery training and competently explain soft drink product range.
If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CV’s to Mark at COREcruitment / Mark@corecruitment.com COREcruitment are experts in recruiting for Hospitality, Catering, Leisure, Retail, FM, Property and Construction sectors. We currently have over 1350 live roles across the UK, Middle East, Europe, Africa, North & Central America and South East Asia. To view other great opportunities please check out our website www.corecruitment.com or call us for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities. Likewise, if you are looking to recruit then we would love to hear from you. Follow COREcruitment on your favourite social networks - Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram....Read more...
Head of Off Trade – Global Drinks Brand – National - Up to £80,000 (FTC, 6 months with potential to extend) I am excited to be partnered with one of the leading drinks brands across the globe. This business has an exceptional track record in growth, a product range like no other and a strong presence across both the on & off trade.As the Head of Off Trade you will primarily focusing on maximising and growing accounts across key grocery multiples and wider off trade channels. This role will come with an number of direct reports and involve working closely with buyers and category managers to improve rate of sale and brand presence.Experience in Drinks FMCG along with work across the Top 4 Grocers is essential.Company Benefits:
Competitive salary with performance-related bonus.Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, pension scheme, and company car.Opportunities for professional development and career progression.The chance to work with a leading brand in a dynamic and fast-paced industry.
Your role as the Head of Off Trade will include:
Lead and deliver the commercial strategy for the Off Trade channel across grocery, wholesale, and e-commerce.Manage and grow relationships with key multiples including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, and other national retailers.Develop and implement joint business plans to deliver profitable growth and increased market share.Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with buyers and senior retail stakeholders.Monitor market performance, identify new opportunities, and deliver category-led solutions.Collaborate closely with marketing, finance, and supply chain teams to align on commercial goals.Take ownership of sales forecasting, budget management, and delivery against targets.
Have you achieved any of the following:
Proven experience in Off Trade sales within the drinks FMCG sector (spirits experience preferred).Strong track record of managing top-tier retail accounts and securing profitable growth.Established network and excellent relationships with buyers across key multiples.Strategic thinker with strong negotiation skills and financial acumen.Results-driven, resilient, and motivated by delivering growth in a competitive market.Strong leadership qualities and the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CVs to Mark at COREcruitment / mark@corecruitment.comCOREcruitment are experts in recruiting for Hospitality, Catering, Leisure, Retail, FM, Property and Construction sectors. We currently have over 1350 live roles across the UK, Middle East, Europe, Africa, North & Central America and South East Asia. To view other great opportunities please check out our website www.corecruitment.com or call us on +44 207 790 2666 for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities. Likewise, if you are looking to recruit then we would love to hear from you. Follow COREcruitment on your favourite social networks - Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram....Read more...
