National Account Manager – Branded non-food

Overview

Role: National Account Manager responsible for managing P&L, stock forecasting, and range assortment for major UK retailers. This position focuses on driving sales growth, profitability, and sell-out performance with key accounts in the UK retail sector.

Location: Windsor (3 days in the office, 2 days from home).

Salary and benefits: £50-55k plus a 40% bonus and excellent benefits. The role offers a strong culture focused on personal development.

Employer: Seven Search and Selection Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary (interim) workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

Responsibilities

• The successful National Account Manager will be responsible for the P&L, stock forecasting and planning range assortment for major UK retailers.
• Manage major accounts such as Curry’s and John Lewis Partnership (JLP).
• Report to the UK Sales Director and develop strategies to grow customer profitability.
• Maintain regular contact with accounts to ensure sell-out is achieved and progress is tracking against forecast.
• Work cross-functionally with the stock team to ensure sufficient stock is provided and available; develop strategies to sell out slow-moving or obsolete lines.
• Preferably previously in a National Account Manager or buying role within non-food (cook, dine, or SDA) in the UK retail sector; passion for the industry is welcome if coming from a related category.
• Experience of managing Curry’s, JLP, or other large high-street retailers is required.
• Demonstrate commercial experience with tracking against forecast and managing a P&L.
• Be confident in negotiating and agreeing commercial terms.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships with multiple stakeholders.
• Aspiring to progress toward a Senior NAM role; willingness to learn and develop.
• Analytical, process-driven, and proficient in forecasting and data management.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, people-oriented environment.

Qualifications and requirements

• Experience in National Account Management or buying roles within non-food categories, ideally cookware, SDA, or related sectors.
• Proven ability to manage P&L and forecast accuracy.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Benefits & details

• Salary £50-55k depending on experience plus 40% bonus and excellent benefits.
• Fantastic culture with focus on personal development.
• Role based in Windsor – 3 days in the office, 2 days from home.

How to apply: Please send your CV using the form on this page, quoting reference 2/17461/7. Confidentiality assured.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Seven Search & Selection Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary (interim) workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

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