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The Advocate Group
National Account Executive
Hertfordshire
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
- Salary
- Competitive
- Recruiter
- The Advocate Group
- Closes
- 01 Sep 2025
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
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:
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Ad ID: 5416894197
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