Job Description
We're excited to be working with a global FMCG leader to find a dynamic Senior National Account Manager who can drive growth and lead the strategy within one of their biggest customers - Sainsbury's . This is an exceptional opportunity for a driven commercial professional to take full ownership of a high-profile portfolio in a fast-paced, innovative environment. You'll take full accountability for the branded and own-label within Sainsbury's, delivering against ambitious sales and profit targets. Key responsibilities include: P&L Ownership: Lead and manage the entire P&L, ensuring accurate forecasting and the delivery of monthly sales and profit targets. Customer Strategy: Build and execute a winning short and long-term strategy for growth, becoming the key voice of the customer internally. Relationship Building: Develop strong, collaborative relationships with key Sainsbury's buyers. Handle challenging conversations with confidence, turning obstacles into opportunities. Execution Excellence: Negotiate and implement growth-driving initiatives, combining creativity with sound commercial judgement. Insight-Led Decisions: Conduct store visits, analysing competitor activity and adjacent categories to build robust plans that deliver results. Stakeholder Management: Set high standards for internal reporting, performance reviews, and communication with cross-functional teams. Essential skills and experience include: Proven experience in a customer-facing commercial role, ideally within FMCG Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage tough conversations A proactive, solutions-oriented approach under pressure Branded product experience in a fast-moving environment Creativity and energy to challenge the status quo and seek new opportunities Excellent prioritisation skills and workload management, balancing strategic and operational demands Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with teams toward shared goals