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National Account Manager

Hybrid in Chiswick·Full-time·Added 3 days ago (last checked 9 Oct)

Danone

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Overview

Job details

  • £50,000 - £60,000 a year

    Gross, as stated in the ad.

    About £3,290 - £3,780 a month after tax.

  • Full-time

    Per the ad.

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

  • Be near Chiswick for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Proven experience managing national retail or wholesale accounts within FMCG
  • Proven experience managing national retail or wholesale accounts within FMCG.
  • Strong commercial acumen with experience managing customer P&Ls.
  • Track record of delivering sales growth and successful negotiations.
  • Experience working with wholesale, convenience or grocery customers.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
  • Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
  • Highly organised with strong planning and project management capability.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Salary Bracket: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum, in addition to bonus & benefits.

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The closing date for applications is 23/10/26, you will therefore hear about your application after this date

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The role

  • The National Account Manager (NAM) is responsible for developing and delivering the commercial strategy across the Booker Wholesale account.
  • The role will drive sustainable net sales, profit, and market share growth through effective account management, strong customer relationships, and flawless execution of joint business plans.
  • Working closely with Booker buying, category and retail teams, the NAM will identify growth opportunities, secure distribution, optimise promotional performance, and ensure the business achieves its commercial objectives across both delivered wholesale and symbol group channels.

What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key Booker stakeholders across buying, category, supply chain and retail functions.
  • Lead all customer-facing negotiations, including annual trading agreements, pricing discussions, promotional plans, investment commitments and range reviews.
  • Build and execute customer joint business plans aligned to company growth objectives.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for Booker, ensuring excellent customer service and issue resolution.
  • Deliver agreed sales, profit, market share and distribution targets.
  • Identify and unlock growth opportunities across wholesale and retail partner channels.
  • Manage customer P&L and trade investment budgets to maximise return on investment.
  • Monitor account performance and implement corrective actions where required
  • Utilise market, shopper and customer data to create compelling category growth recommendations.
  • Develop customer-specific ranging, merchandising and promotional strategies.
  • Champion new product launches and secure optimal listings, visibility and activation.
  • Work collaboratively with category and marketing teams to drive category growth initiatives.
  • Deliver accurate volume forecasts and ensure effective communication with demand planning and supply chain teams.
  • Monitor stock availability and proactively manage risks to sales performance.
  • Support successful implementation of promotional events and new product launches.
  • Work closely with Marketing, Category, Supply Chain, Finance and Revenue Growth Management teams.
  • Ensure internal alignment behind customer plans and commercial priorities.
  • Provide regular account updates, performance reviews and market insights to senior leadership

Introduction & Job Detail

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Cross-Functional Collaboration

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The closing date for applications is 23/10/26, you will therefore hear about your application after this date

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About you

Leadership Expectations

Functional capabilities

  • Commercially driven and results focused.
  • Proactive and entrepreneurial mindset.
  • Collaborative team player.
  • Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong ownership and accountability.

About Us

The closing date for applications is 23/10/26, you will therefore hear about your application after this date

Job details

About Us

https://careers.danone.com/uki/en/Why-Danone/our-learning---rewards.html

The closing date for applications is 23/10/26, you will therefore hear about your application after this date

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Hybrid

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About Danone

Industry
Food and Beverage
Founded
1919
Employees
100,000+
Headquarters
Paris, France
Website
danone.com

In their own words

About the company & team

At Danone UK & Ireland, we are committed to delivering better health through better nutrition for millions of consumers and patients in our communities.

We have a range of flexible benefits and excellent rewards,https://careers.danone.com/uki/en/Why-Danone/our-learning---rewards.html

Dedicated to bringing health through food to as many people as possible, we are a leading global food & beverage company built on four businesses: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition and Medical Nutrition.

Additional information

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is deeply embedded in Danone's DNA, representing our core values and beliefs. We embrace diversity as a driving force for positive change, nurturing an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued.

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