National Account Manager

National Account Manager – Award-Winning Wine Importer – Berkshire – Up to £40,000 plus package

We are partnered with an award-winning wine importer who are looking to grow out their commercial team. This business has a strong reputation with regards to producer quality and product, along with a track record in success across both the on and off trade.

As National Account Manager, you will take end-to-end responsibility for your accounts, leading the commercial agenda and delivering sustainable growth. You will own the P&L, drive annual planning, and build strong, long-term customer relationships while collaborating cross-functionally to execute best-in-class category and brand strategies.

This is a high-impact role managing key national retail accounts, including premium partners such as Waitrose and Majestic, with requirement to be in the Berkshire office 2 days per week.

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus package
• Hybrid working (2 days per week in Berkshire office)
• Opportunity to work with a market-leading portfolio of wines
• A collaborative and ambitious working environment

The National Account Manager responsibilities

• Manage and develop major national retail accounts, including Waitrose and Majestic
• Own full P&L accountability, ensuring delivery of revenue, margin, and profitability targets
• Lead annual business planning cycles, including JBPs and promotional strategies
• Negotiate trading terms, pricing, and promotional activity with customers
• Analyse performance data to identify opportunities for growth and optimisation
• Collaborate with marketing, supply chain, and finance teams to deliver aligned plans
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across customer organisations

The ideal Business Development Manager Candidate

• Proven experience in a National Account Manager or similar role within FMCG, ideally drinks or wine
• Strong commercial acumen with demonstrable P&L ownership
• Experience managing major UK retail accounts
• Skilled negotiator with a track record of delivering growth
• Highly analytical with the ability to turn insights into action
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Passion for wine is advantageous, but not essential

If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CVs to Mark at COREcruitment / ***email_hidden***

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