National Account Executive

Salary/Rate:£30k - 35k per year
Job type:Full-time
Working Options:Hybrid
Town/City:Newcastle upon Tyne
County:Tyne and Wear
Specialism:FMCG Recruitment
Job ref:100688
Post Date:April 27, 2026
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About the Role

Would you like to join a fast-growing FMCG brand with a strong presence across major UK grocery retailers? Privately owned and generating millions in turnover, the business is currently ranked #3 in its category and has clear ambitions to double in size.

With established relationships across key accounts, the business is focused on expanding distribution, strengthening retailer partnerships, and driving category growth through a highly commercial and collaborative approach. As the National Account Executive, you will play a key role in supporting and delivering these growth plans across core retail accounts.

The Role:

  • Support the National Account Manager with the management of major retail accounts across grocery and high street
  • Work closely with National Account Managers and report directly to the Senior Account Manager
  • Support the development and execution of promotional and POS strategies
  • Identify opportunities to increase distribution and expand product listings
  • Analyse sales performance and provide insights to support commercial decisions
  • Play a key role in identifying and supporting new business development opportunities

About You:

  • Experience in an B2C sales role
  • Exposure to supporting retail accounts
  • Strong commercial awareness and understanding of category growth strategies
  • Confident working with data and drawing actionable insights
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Ambitious, proactive, and keen to develop a long-term career in sales

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.

 

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