National Account Manager - Grocery

National Account Manager – Grocery (Premium Soft Drinks)

Join a fast-growing, independent drinks brand making waves across the grocery channel. With a focus on natural ingredients, sustainable production and distinctive British flair, this business has built a loyal following at home and overseas — and is continuing to expand across multiple formats and retail partners.

The Role

• Manage key grocery and e-commerce partners including Ocado, Asda, Booths and Amazon, delivering growth across volume, value and profit.
• Full P&L ownership – driving forecasting accuracy, promotional effectiveness and strong commercial delivery.
• Lead JBP creation, pricing and promotional strategy to achieve customer and brand targets.
• Partner closely with Marketing, Category and Innovation teams to land NPD and activation plans that excite shoppers.
• Build strategic relationships and become the go-to expert for your customers.

About You

• Proven success managing Top 4 and/or Ocado grocery accounts within branded food or drink.
• Strong commercial acumen – confident handling negotiation, forecasting, and account planning.
• Data-driven and creative, able to translate insights into activation.
• A strong collaborator who thrives in an agile, values-driven environment.
• Passionate about purpose-led brands with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Please get in touch with Kayleigh or click “Apply Now” to be considered for this vacancy.

Call: 020 7871 8000

Email: Kayleigh.norcross@advocate-group.co.uk

The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors.

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