National Account Manager - Department Stores

We’re partnering with a long-established, family-owned food and drink manufacturer to support the search for a National Account Manager (Wholesale) . This is a fantastic time to join the business as they continue to expand and invest in their Out of Home offering, building on a long history of quality, customer focus and trusted relationships across the industry. With recent brand acquisitions and continued growth, this is a business firmly in expansion mode, offering real opportunity for impact, progression, and visibility. Join a heritage-rich, family-owned business with a reputation built since 1880 Culture centred around quality, long-term relationships and customer excellence Play a key role in driving growth across the Wholesale channel As National Account Manager, you’ll take ownership of a portfolio of key national wholesale customers including Matthew Clark, LWC, Brakes and Bidfood. This is a hands-on commercial role suited to someone who enjoys being close to customers, driving growth and influencing across both internal and external stakeholders. Backgrounds across Wholesale, Off-Trade or On-Trade are all welcomed. Manage and grow a portfolio of major national wholesale accounts Drive commercial performance across growth, retention and new business Build and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships Proven experience in National Account Management (Wholesale) Strong commercial acumen with exposure to P&L ownership/influence Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills 50,000 – £55,000 + bonus ~£5,000 car allowance + pension ~ Home-based with 1 day per week in Kent