National Account Executive

Home-based with UK travel  |  Full-Time, Permanent  |  Commercial Catering Sector £32,000 – £35,000 per annum / Mon-Fri, 08:30-17:00 / 25 days holiday / Matched 5% pension / Company Car What is an Account Executive? A National Account Executive is a field-based sales professional responsible for managing and growing relationships with a portfolio of key clients across the UK. In this role, you will work on behalf of our client — a market-leading commercial catering solutions provider — to retain existing business, identify growth opportunities, and deliver measurable results across multi-site operations. This is an exciting permanent opportunity for a driven sales professional who enjoys autonomy, variety, and the challenge of working with large, complex client accounts. What does an Account Executive do day to day? Manage a defined portfolio of core clients, conducting regular site visits and GAP analysis Carry out customer-facing meetings with clear, documented objectives Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews with key accounts, producing joint business plans focused on growth Develop and implement a structured sales plan to retain existing customers and win new business Achieve sales and margin targets, ensuring profitable conversion of contracts and quoted works Represent the business at national trade shows, conferences, and networking events Monitor customer and internal KPIs, addressing performance proactively Work closely with the National Account Manager and wider internal teams What skills and experience do you need? Essential: Proven customer-facing or external sales experience Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders Excellent verbal and written communication skills Good numerical skills and commercial acumen IT literate — Excel, Word, and ERP systems GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above (or equivalent) Full UK driving licence with no more than 3 points Desirable: Experience in the food, foodservice, or commercial catering sector Familiarity with CRM systems and PowerPoint Experience working with multi-site clients or complex stakeholder structures Degree-level education What is the salary for an Account Executive? This role offers a salary of £32,000 to £35,000 per annum, depending on experience, along with an excellent benefits package. Benefits at a glance Salary £32,000 – £35,000 per annum depending on experience Car Company car Hours Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00 Holiday 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 additional days Pension Matched 5% employer pension contribution Perks High street retail discounts and free parking Working pattern Home-based with regular UK travel required Is this National Account Executive job right for you? This role is ideal for someone passionate about sales who thrives in a field-based environment and wants to make a real impact within a market-leading business. Whether you come from a catering, foodservice, or broader B2B sales background, what matters most is your drive, your ability to build lasting client relationships, and your hunger to achieve results. If you are looking for an Account Executive job with a competitive salary, strong benefits, and genuine career development potential, this is the opportunity for you. How to apply We are reviewing CVs now — early applications are highly encouraged. Click below to apply or contact our team directly. Contact Arden Personnel (phone number removed) (Alcester)  |  (phone number removed) (Redditch) Follow Arden Personnel on Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn for live vacancies. About Arden Personnel Arden Personnel is a trusted recruitment agency covering Redditch, Bromsgrove, Studley, Henley-in-Arden, Evesham, Alcester, Bidford-on-Avon, Leamington Spa, Warwick, and Stratford-upon-Avon. We place candidates across Administration, Marketing, IT, HR, Finance, Customer Service, Purchasing, Engineering and more. We are an equal opportunities employer.  Your next opportunity could be just a call or click away