National Account Manager

Location Kent
Discipline: Consumer Goods - FMCG
Job functions Sales - Convenience, Sales - Grocery
Job type: Permanent
Contact email: amber@marvelfmcg.co.uk
Job ref: 54123
Published: 15 days ago

National Account Manager

Marvel FMCG - Certified B Corporation®  Kent, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

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We’re partnering with a long-established, family-owned food and drink manufacturer to support the search for a National Account Manager (Wholesale).

 

This is a fantastic time to join the business as they continue to expand and invest in their Out of Home offering, building on a long history of quality, customer focus and trusted relationships across the industry.

 

With recent brand acquisitions and continued growth, this is a business firmly in expansion mode, offering real opportunity for impact, progression, and visibility.

 

Why this role stands out...

 

  • Join a heritage-rich, family-owned business with a reputation built since 1880
  • Culture centred around quality, long-term relationships and customer excellence
  • Step into a visible, commercially impactful NAM role
  • Collaborative and supportive environment with real ownership
  • Play a key role in driving growth across the Wholesale channel

 

The opportunity...

 

As National Account Manager, you’ll take ownership of a portfolio of key national wholesale customers including Matthew Clark, LWC, Brakes and Bidfood. This is a hands-on commercial role suited to someone who enjoys being close to customers, driving growth and influencing across both internal and external stakeholders. Backgrounds across Wholesale, Off-Trade or On-Trade are all welcomed.

 

Key responsibilities...

 

  • Manage and grow a portfolio of major national wholesale accounts
  • Drive commercial performance across growth, retention and new business
  • Build and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships
  • Identify opportunities to expand distribution and strengthen partnerships

 

What we’re looking for...

 

  • Proven experience in National Account Management (Wholesale)
  • Strong commercial acumen with exposure to P&L ownership/influence
  • Confident in managing or mentoring others
  • Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
  • Proactive, hands-on approach with a strong sense of ownership
  • Inclusive leadership style

 

Package

 

  • £50,000 – £55,000 + bonus
  • £5,000 car allowance + pension
  • Home-based with 1 day per week in Kent

 

Process

 

  • Stage 1: Introductory conversation + CV walkthrough + competency questions
  • Stage 2: Presentation task + final interview