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 customers
- Day-to-day account management, forecasting and commercial planning
- Work cross-functionally with internal teams to ensure smooth execution
- Maintain strong communication with retailer stakeholders
About You
- Proven experience as a National Account Manager or Senior Account Manager within food retail
- Experience working with UK grocery retailers (Sainsbury’s experience desirable but not essential)
- Cheese or dairy category experience beneficial but not essential
- Strong commercial awareness and excellent communication skills
- Able to hit the ground running in an interim role
Contract Details
- Initial 3–6 month fixed-term contract
- Hybrid working available
Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.
- Rate: £60k - 80k per year + Benefits
- Location: Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
- Type: Contract
- Industry: Sales
- Recruiter: manucomm recruitment
- Tel: 01278 393392
- Email: to view click here
- Reference: GT255
- Posted: 2026-01-19 16:28:18 -
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