National Account Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Milton Keynes
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Sales & Marketing
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

FMCG account management Commercial acumen P&L ownership Data-driven decision making Negotiation skills Relationship building New business development Category strategy

FULL DESCRIPTION

National Account Manager - Gosh

Location: Milton Keynes | Discipline: Food - Brand, Food - Own Brand | Job type: Permanent | Contact: [contact hidden] | Job ref: 54288 | Published: 1 day ago

About the Role

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is exclusively partnered with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Ltd, one of the UK’s most exciting scaling food brands. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a brand with a clear mission, a strong footprint and a reputation for doing things differently. Now, as it enters its next phase of growth, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is strengthening its commercial team with a high-impact National Account Manager. This is your opportunity to take ownership of key retail relationships and play a direct role in scaling a purpose-led brand.

Why This Role Stands Out

  • Take ownership of key national retail accounts with real commercial responsibility
  • Play a leading role in winning new business across grocery, discount and impulse channels
  • Work with a brand that has strong momentum and ambitious growth plans
  • Partner closely with Category, Marketing and Innovation teams to shape strategy
  • Join a collaborative, down-to-earth team where your impact is visible
  • Be part of an entrepreneurial environment where resilience and ideas are valued

The Opportunity

As National Account Manager at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], you’ll be responsible for managing and growing key retail partnerships while unlocking new opportunities across channels. You’ll own your P&L, lead commercial negotiations, and build insight-led plans that deliver value for both the customer and the brand. This is a role for someone who thrives on ownership, enjoys the challenge of a “hunter” mindset and knows how to turn relationships into long-term commercial success.

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience in FMCG account management within Grocery (will consider Discounters)
  • A proven track record of delivering growth and winning new business
  • Strong commercial acumen with confidence in owning a P&L
  • Ability to use data and insights to influence customer decisions
  • Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills
  • A balance of “hunter” mentality and account development expertise
  • Resilience, energy and ambition with a low ego
  • Someone who brings drive, accountability and a desire to make an impact

Interview Process

Stage 1: Introductory conversation, CV walkthrough, and competency questions
Stage 2: Presentation task followed by a deeper-dive interview

Ways of Working

Hybrid, 2 days on-site in Milton Keynes

Accessibility & Feedback

We’re always open to making adjustments and welcome your thoughts on how we can improve. Feedback matters. We aim to respond to all applications promptly.

Please note that [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is exclusively partnered with GOSD, any third party applications will only be shared with the relevant consultant.

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