National Account Manager

Sales & Marketing
Scotland
July 4, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

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TheRole

The NationalAccountManager has full profit and loss responsibility for the customer accounts they are assigned. They will work as part of a team who are focused on developing strong relationships and increasing sales with current customers and securing contracts with new customers. To achieve this the post holder must have a sound knowledge of the company’s products and play a key role in the development, launch and sale of new products.

KeyResponsibilities

  • Meet and exceed the sales and profit target(s) identified.
  • Manage sales to customers as designated by the Commercial Director and the CEO.
  • Proactively contact customers to maintain a high level of service, while identifying and exploiting opportunities for profitable growth.
  • Generate sales to existing customers.
  • Secure new customers.
  • Keep detailed and accurate records.
  • Develop and implement key sales, promotional strategies, and joint business plans with customers.
  • Build strong relationships with retail buying teams.
  • Negotiate prices.
  • Deliver clear and structured new product development.
  • Develop new business opportunities.
  • Undertake all line management duties with regard to account managers/trainee account managers.
  • Contribute to the overall commercial strategy and growth of the business.
  • Support and actively promote brand integrity and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by ensuring there is engagement and communication between teams, customers and suppliers that continually drives improvement.
  • Undertake tasks as directed by the Directors and/or Senior Managers.

Skills/PersonalAttributes

  • Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
  • A passion for delivering results and the drive to exceed expectations.
  • A team player.
  • Self-motivated and a strong commitment to personal development.
  • Professional approach and attitude.

Experience

  • Ideally three years previous sales or commercial experience.
  • Previous experience of working within the food industry.

Education/Qualifications

  • Ideally educated to a degree level or equivalent.

HoursofWork

  • Hours of work will be Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.

If you would like to be considered for this excellent opportunity, then please upload your CV to .

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