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National Account Manager Job - Widnes
If you're well-versed in the FMCG world and looking for a role where you can genuinely make an impact, this could be the move you’ve been waiting for. This isn’t a corporate box-ticking setup—this is a commercially agile business that values creativity, collaboration, and smart thinking.
You’ll be working closely with major retailers and household names, taking ownership of your product category and driving growth. You’ll also be hands-on with new product development—working alongside product teams to bring new ranges to life, and ensuring commercial targets are met.
The Role
As National Account Manager, your focus will be on introducing and growing your product category across key grocery and retail accounts—many of which you’ll already be familiar with. You’ll also manage ongoing projects and nurture existing relationships.
Key responsibilities include:
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Working independently within an established sales strategy to deliver account-specific targets
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Developing and executing customer-specific sales plans, ensuring commercial accuracy across costings, specs, packaging, and RRP
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Understanding customer KPIs and working proactively to meet and exceed them
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Delivering against value, gross margin, and volume targets
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Managing and coordinating project milestones and timelines
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Leading implementation plans with both internal and external stakeholders
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Overseeing a large SKU portfolio (200+ SKUs), including management of cost price agreements
What You’ll Bring
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Strong track record in National Account Management within FMCG
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Experience working with major discount retailers such as B&M, Poundland, and Home Bargains
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Solid understanding of the NPD cycle and working with product development teams
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Confident handling high-volume, high-pace product portfolios
The Package
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ÂŁ5,000 car allowance
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Annual company bonus
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25 days holiday (rising to 27 after 3 years, 30 after 5)
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Flexible working hours and hybrid working options
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Medical cash plan, mental health support, and a comprehensive employee benefits programme
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Opportunities for further training and development
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Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
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Pension contributions
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In-house social team events, Cycle to Work scheme, and dress-down Fridays
You’ll be joining a company with a strong commercial track record, a progressive mindset, and real ambition to grow—and you’ll be a key part of that journey.
To find out more about this National Account Manager job in Widnes, click apply now or call and speak to Immi. We’ll talk you through the role in more detail, share insights about the company, and support you throughout the process. Interviews will be face-to-face in two stages.
