Junior NAM - Grocery

Junior National Account Manager – Grocery

Premium Branded FMCG

Surrey | Hybrid – 3 Days Office

Are you a P&L accountable National Account Executive ready to make the step up into your first Junior NAM role?

Haywood Thomas is partnering with a major premium branded FMCG business to recruit a Junior National Account Manager into its Grocery team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take greater commercial ownership while working across some of the UK's Top 4 Grocery retailers.

You'll join a highly supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture where you'll be given the exposure, responsibility and development to progress your career within branded FMCG.

The Role:

You'll take ownership of your own areas of the customer P&L while supporting the wider Grocery strategy across major UK retail accounts.

Key responsibilities include:

• P&L accountability and ownership of key commercial metrics
• Supporting the management and development of Top 4 Grocery accounts
• Building strong relationships with key customer contacts
• Supporting customer negotiations, JBPs and commercial planning
• Using data and insight to identify opportunities for growth
• Managing promotional activity, forecasting and performance
• Working cross-functionally with Category, Marketing, Supply Chain and Finance
• Providing accurate commercial analysis and recommendations
• Driving excellent execution while maintaining a strong focus on detail

What We're Looking For:

This role would be ideal for an established National Account Executive who already has genuine commercial and P&L responsibility and is ready for increased ownership.

You'll need:

• Branded Food/FMCG experience – essential
• Experience working with UK Grocery customers
• Existing P&L accountability
• Strong commercial acumen and confidence with numbers
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• A good understanding of promotions, forecasting and customer performance
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ambition to progress into a full National Account Manager position

Why Consider It?

This is a genuine career progression opportunity, not simply a change of title. You'll gain increased P&L and customer responsibility within a major branded FMCG organisation, surrounded by an experienced and supportive commercial team.

📍 Surrey – 3 days per week in the office

💼 Strong salary package + excellent benefits

📈 Clear progression and development opportunity

🤝 Supportive, inclusive culture

If you're currently operating as a commercially strong NAE within branded food and feel ready to take the next step towards National Account Management, I'd be keen to hear from you.

Apply directly or contact Haywood Thomas for a confidential conversation.

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