National Account Manager

MCS Group are delighted to be partnering with a leading fresh produce business to recruit a National Account Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and highly successful organisation with a turnover exceeding £30 million, supplying high-quality fresh produce to leading retail and foodservice customers across the UK and Ireland.

Operating within a fast-paced and commercially driven environment, the business has built an excellent reputation for quality, innovation and customer service. This role will play a key part in driving commercial growth, managing strategic customer relationships and supporting the continued expansion of the business.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a portfolio of key retail and foodservice customers across the UK and Ireland
• Act as the primary commercial contact for your customer accounts, delivering an exceptional level of service
• Drive sales growth while protecting profitability and achieving commercial objectives
• Build, develop and maintain long-term customer relationships through proactive account management
• Work closely with Operations, Technical, Finance and NPD teams to deliver customer requirements and commercial objectives
• Support product development initiatives, pricing negotiations, tenders, forecasting and strategic account planning
• Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts while developing new commercial opportunities aligned with business objectives
• Resolve customer challenges professionally, maintaining confidence and strong working relationships
• Contribute to the company's ongoing growth strategy through effective account management and commercial decision-making

Essential Criteria

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in an Account Manager or National Account Manager position
• Experience within fresh produce, food manufacturing or the wider FMCG sector
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing pricing, margins and customer negotiations
• Proven ability to build and maintain successful long-term customer relationships
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple internal departments and influence key stakeholders
• Calm, organised and solutions-focused approach within a fast-paced commercial environment
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable Criteria

• Degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline
• Experience managing major retail or foodservice customer accounts
• Knowledge of fresh produce supply chains and short shelf-life products
• Experience supporting new product development and commercial growth initiatives

What's On Offer

• Base salary of £55,000+ depending on experience
• 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays
• Opportunity to join a growing and highly respected fresh produce business
• Exposure to leading retail and foodservice customers across the UK and Ireland
• Collaborative and supportive working environment with strong cross-functional teamwork
• Long-term career development opportunities within a successful and expanding organisation

How To Apply

• To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Charlie Plant, Associate Specialist Consultant at MCS Group on 02896935491 .
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