National Account Manager - Foodservice and Retail

Bolton Permanent View Job Description
You will own a portfolio of key foodservice and retail accounts ( Brakes, Bidfood, as well as top four grocers and discounters) Develop and deliver customer-specific Joint Business Plans, driving listings, pricing, promotional campaigns, and NPD launches
  • Food Manufacturing SME based in the North West
  • Exciting NAM Opportunity

About Our Client

My client is a family owned premium food manufacturing business steeped in heritage supplying into the foodservice and retail channels.

Job Description

As Senior National Account Manager - Foodservice and Retail

  • You will own a portfolio of key foodservice and retail accounts ( Brakes, Bidfood, as well as top four grocers and discounters)


  • Develop and deliver customer-specific Joint Business Plans, driving listings, pricing, promotional campaigns, and NPD launches


  • Monitor and forecast performance (volume, margin); own P&L with regular commercial reviews


  • Build deep, strategic relationships-from senior buyers to field team members


  • Stay on top of market trends, competitor activities, and logistics/distribution to strengthen propositions

The Successful Applicant



  • Experience managing major foodservice/wholesale accounts for a food manufacturer


  • Strong negotiation, JBP creation, margin optimisation, P&L ownership


  • From C-suite buyers to ops teams, you influence with clarity, empathy, and strategic insight
  • New business focus with knowledge of the route to market


  • You work closely with marketing, NPD, supply chain, and leadership to ensure flawless execution



What's on Offer



  • Competitive salary


  • Hybrid/home‑working with flexibility - North West Based Office - 2 days per week


  • A friendly, supportive environment-shaped by family values and a passion for food



Contact
Stephanie Lidster
Quote job ref
JN-062025-6771426
Phone number
+44 113 388 9077

Job summary

Job function
Sales
Subsector
FMCG & Consumer
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Bolton
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Stephanie Lidster
Consultant phone
+44 113 388 9077
Job reference
JN-062025-6771426