National Account Manager

Salary/Rate:Β£55k - 65k per year
Job type:Full-time
Working Options:Hybrid
Town/City:Clapham
County:London
Specialism:Drinks Recruitment
Job ref:95061
Post Date:June 25, 2026
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About the Role

National Account Manager – RTM & Foodservice | Premium Drinks Brand

£55,000-£65,000 plus car allowance, bonus and benefits

London based twice a week.

This is an opportunity to join a premium British drinks brand that has built a strong reputation for quality, heritage and craft. With growing demand across wholesale and foodservice, the business is investing in its commercial team to accelerate distribution and become a standout premium choice within the Out-of-Home channel.

This is a high-impact role focused on unlocking distribution, building strategic partnerships, and positioning the brand as a go-to premium choice within the UK wholesale and foodservice landscape.


The Role

  • Drive new business wins across RTM partners and major foodservice operators.
  • Manage and grow strategic wholesale and route-to-market relationships including national distributors and buying groups.
  • Build strong commercial partnerships with buyers and stakeholders at all levels.
  • Deliver against volume, revenue and distribution targets while managing investment effectively.
  • Develop and execute customer account plans and commercial strategies to unlock incremental growth.
  • Represent the brand within the industry, identifying market trends, competitor activity and new commercial opportunities.

About You

  • Proven FMCG or drinks sales experience, ideally within soft drinks or branded food.
  • Strong track record working across Wholesale, Convenience, Foodservice or RTM channels.
  • Comfortable winning new business and leveraging an existing network of industry contacts.
  • Commercially astute with strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with the confidence to operate in a fast-growing, ambitious business.

Interested?

If you're a commercially minded drinks professional with strong RTM or foodservice experience, this is a brilliant opportunity to step into a role where you can win big customers and directly impact the growth of a premium brand.

Drop me a message or apply directly to find out more.

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