National Account Manager Job in Dorset
If you’re well-versed in the FMCG world and looking for a role where you can genuinely make an impact, this could be the move you’ve been waiting for. This isn’t a corporate box-ticking setup—this is a commercially agile business that values creativity, collaboration, and smart thinking.
The Role
You’ll be working closely with a premium retailer, and household names, taking ownership of the partnership in your category and driving growth with the team. You’ll be the one holding down the commercials, analysing, reporting, negotiating and delivering.
Key responsibilities include:
*Formulate customer-specific sales plan/strategy, in-line with accountable budget, ensure costings are pre-checked and spec, packaging and recommended retail prices are correct
*Understand customer KPIs, and targets and review performance, with knowledge and proposals to reach category standards
*Work with all departments to ensure customer strategy is met
*Assigning, monitor and co-ordinate project milestones and progress, with both internal and external stakeholders
*Lead and plan the implementation of the project (resource, relationship, allocation)
*Manage high volume SKU level CPA’s (over 200 SKUs in totality)
*Ensure visibility and feedback is maintained
What You’ll Bring
*Strong track record in National Account Management within FMCG
*Ideally experience working with a top six grocer or similar retailer, handling a large portfolio
*Solid understanding of the FMCG sector
*Confident handling high-volume, high-pace product portfolios
The Package
*Car allowance
*Annual company bonus
*25 days holiday (rising to 27 after 3 years, 30 after 5)
*Flexible working hours and hybrid working options
*Medical cash plan, mental health support, and a comprehensive employee benefits programme
*Opportunities for further training and development
*Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
*Pension contributions
*In-house social team events, Cycle to Work scheme, and dress-down Fridays
You’ll be joining a company with a strong commercial track record, a progressive mindset, and real ambition to grow—and you’ll be a key part of that journey.
To find out more about this National Account Manager job in Dorset click apply now or call and speak to Laura. We’ll talk you through the role in more detail, share insights about the company, and support you throughout the process. Interviews will be face-to-face in two stages.