National Account Executive

Grocery National Account Executive

Location: North London, Hybrid

Salary: Competitive Salary with bonus and benefits

We’re supporting a premium, high-growth brand to hire a Grocery National Account Executive. Known for their award-winning artisan products, this fast-scaling business is experiencing rapid momentum across both major supermarkets and the independent channel.

Following significant investment and year-on-year double-digit growth, they’re looking to strengthen their commercial team with someone passionate about food, retail, and high-quality products.

What you’ll be doing:

• Support the delivery of customer business plans across grocery and eCommerce retailers, particularly during seasonal peaks and promotional periods.
• Own the P&L for assigned accounts, working towards volume, value and profit targets.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with category, marketing, supply chain, and finance to deliver best-in-class service and strategic execution.
• Build compelling sell-in stories using EPOS and category data to influence buyers and drive listings.
• Lead on commercial fundamentals including forecasting, promotional planning, new line setup, invoice reconciliation, and trade reporting.
• Conduct regular store visits and use insights to track performance, review execution, and identify growth opportunities.
• Support NPD launches, ensuring smooth rollout and customer engagement.

What you’ll need:

• Degree-educated with 1+ years of experience in FMCG sales or a related commercial function (Will consider Field Sales candidates looking to take a step to National)
• Prior experience in account management, buying, category, or commercial support within food or drink preferred.
• Commercially sharp with strong Excel skills and a good understanding of P&Ls and margins.
• A collaborative team player who builds great relationships with buyers and internal teams.
• Highly organised and proactive – able to spot opportunities, take initiative, and challenge the status quo.
• A passion for food, retail trends, and working with premium challenger brands.

Why apply?

This is an opportunity to be part of a values-led, energetic team in one of the fastest growing segments of UK food retail. If you're eager to develop your grocery account experience with a supportive, ambitious brand – this is the perfect step up.

Get in touch with Kayleigh Norcross at The Advocate Group or ‘APPLY NOW’ to be considered for this vacancy: