National Account Executive

National Account Executive - Grocery
Hybrid - Essex office
£40,000 + car allowance and bonus

Do you want to work with a brand that is loved by foodies and chefs globally? Do you have a passion for international selling and a robust network around the Globe? Are you a driven and ambitious National Account Executive looking to grow your career with a premium food brand? This is a fantastic opportunity to join an iconic, market-leading business renowned for its high-quality products and strong brand heritage.

The Advocate Group are currently representing a premium British food company that due to huge growth and opportunity are looking for a National Account Executive to join the team, managing key grocery customers. With an exciting rebrand, loads of NPD, and a clear edge on their competitors there is a huge opportunity here.

As Grocery National Account Executive, you will play a key role in supporting the growth of the grocery retail channel. You’ll work closely with key customers and internal teams to deliver commercial success, with a blend of account management and strategic support.

Key responsibilities;

• Supporting the National Account Manager on key grocery retail accounts.
• Helping to develop and implement account strategies to drive sales and distribution.
• Managing promotional plans and supporting customer negotiations.
• Analysing sales data and market trends to identify growth opportunities.
• Working cross-functionally with marketing, supply chain, and finance teams to ensure smooth execution.

What We’re Looking For;

• Experience in an FMCG commercial role (sales, category, or account support).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data.
• Relationship-building ability with both internal and external stakeholders.
• A proactive, results-driven mindset with a passion for food brands.
• A full UK driving license and the flexibility to be in the office 1 day per week.

If the role and responsibilities sound like a good fit for you, then I’d love to speak to you!

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The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors.

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