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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly organised and detail-driven Supply Chain Co-ordinator to join a fast-growing and well-established drinks distribution business operating across the UK retail market. Our client works with a wide portfolio of premium producers, supplying hundreds of SKUs to major supermarkets and retailers nationwide. With a reputation for operational excellence and strong partnerships across the drinks industry, they are now looking for a proactive individual to support the smooth flow of stock between suppliers, logistics partners and customers.

Senior National Account Manager - Grocery & Retail 📍 Tyne & Wear (Hybrid) About the Business Our client is a well-established, family-owned international consumer goods business that has been developing innovative products for families for over 50 years. The UK division was launched in the late 2000s and has since grown into one of the company's largest global markets, operating as a standalone business with its own commercial and operational teams. Over the past decade, the UK business has experienced consistent growth, driven by strong retail partnerships, continued product innovation, and expansion across grocery, retail and direct-to-consumer channels. With ambitious plans to double revenue growth in the next 3-5 years, the business is now looking to strengthen its commercial team with the appointment of a Senior National Account Manager to help drive the next stage of development. ________________________________________ The Role We are currently partnering with a growing consumer goods business to recruit a Senior National Account Manager to take ownership of the Tesco account and play a key role in delivering the company's commercial growth strategy. This position will have full ownership of the Tesco relationship, while also leading and developing a small commercial team, managing both a National Account Manager and a National Account Executive. Working closely with the Commercial Director and wider commercial team, the successful candidate will help shape account strategy, identify new growth opportunities and maximise the brand's presence across key retail partners. The role will also offer a high level of commercial autonomy, including the opportunity to reinvest any incremental margin gained within the Tesco account into further growth initiatives, such as promotional activity, distribution expansion and new product development. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities - Full ownership of the Tesco account, managing the commercial relationship and delivering against sales and profit targets - Developing and executing Joint Business Plans to drive distribution, range expansion and category growth - Leading commercial negotiations, including pricing, promotional strategy and annual trading agreements - Managing P&L performance, trade investment and promotional spend to maximise ROI - Identifying opportunities to win market share through distribution gains, NPD launches and category development - Working cross-functionally with category, insights, marketing and supply chain teams to deliver customer plans effectively - Developing data-driven sales strategies, using insights and performance analysis to optimise trading plans - Leading and developing junior team members, supporting the progression of a National Account Manager and National Account Executive ________________________________________ The Person Our client is looking for a commercially driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced FMCG environment and enjoys building strong customer partnerships. You will likely already be operating as a National Account Manager and be seeking an opportunity to step into a broader, people-management role within a growing business. You will bring: - Strong experience managing national retail accounts within FMCG or consumer goods - Proven experience delivering Joint Business Plans and commercial negotiations with major retailers - Strong commercial acumen with experience managing P&L, trade investment and promotional planning - Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders - A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a passion for driving growth

Are you an experienced sales professional with a passion for the drinks industry? Do you have a proven track record in acquiring new business and managing relationships within the On-Trade market? A leading cider company is looking for a driven and ambitious Regional Account Manager to expand their presence in pubs and wholesalers while continuing to grow existing accounts 🍺🍏 This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative company that combines commercial success with a genuine passion for the drinks industry.

Our client, an exciting and rapidly growing food brand, is looking for a Food Technologist to join their team in London. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate food professional to join a dynamic business that is committed to delivering high-quality products and building strong supplier and customer relationships. The successful candidate will support the technical function, ensuring product quality, safety, and compliance across both branded and own-label ranges. Reporting to the Technical Manager, this role will involve working closely with suppliers, customers, and internal teams in a fast-paced environment.

Can you turn complex commercial data into a compelling story that influences senior leaders' decisions? Are you ready to shape how a fast-moving EMEA business understands its performance - and where it goes next? We're looking for a Commercial Insights Manager to lead and elevate commercial reporting across the EMEA & OSP region. This is a high-impact role at the heart of commercial strategy, responsible for turning complex data into clear, compelling insights that shape senior decision-making.

The Advocate Group is proud to be partnering with one of the world's largest and most respected wine businesses, a global powerhouse with South American heritage and a portfolio of category-leading, consumer-loved brands. They're now looking for a Category Manager to take the reins across key growth channels and drive real, incremental impact.

Would you like to join a globally recognised FMCG brand with a strong heritage in quality, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit? As the HR Business Partner, you will collaborate with Industrial leaders to help deliver the site's strategic objectives through effective, commercially focused people practices. The Role: - Partnering with site leadership to understand operational goals and workforce requirements - Supporting workforce planning activity, including hiring timelines, capability mapping and resource profiling - Providing expert advice and guidance across all employee relations matters - Building strong relationships with managers and employee representatives, maintaining visible presence across the production environment - Embedding a high-performance culture through coaching, performance review support, development boards and succession planning - Supporting reward and recognition processes, including pay review and bonus cycles - Identifying learning and development needs and supporting delivery of capability initiatives aligned to safety and compliance standards - Supporting organisational development and audit activity, ensuring governance standards, accurate record keeping and effective reporting About You: - Proven HR Business Partner experience within a large, complex organisation - Strong employee relations expertise with the ability to manage complex cases confidently and professionally - The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational delivery - Excellent stakeholder management skills with the credibility to influence at all levels - Resilience, sound judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities independently - A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong coaching capability A passion for driving performance, engagement and continuous improvement across industrial teams If the role and responsibilities sound like a good fit for you, then I'd love to speak to you! Find out more about our available opportunities or how we can help you further your career - contact us today. Email: Shelley.burnand@advocate-group.co.uk Phone: 07537163606 We look forward to your application for this exciting opportunity. The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

This is a high-impact role within a fast-moving FMCG environment where execution, pace and commercial thinking genuinely matter. You'll take full ownership of key Discounter & Convenience accounts driving distribution, profitability and flawless in-store delivery.