- Full 'Sales' ownership on Tesco's, the key grocer for a World Food Distributor!
- Exciting SNAM opportunity to head up a £35m grocer P&L for a food Distributor!
About Our Client
An established world food distributor who have representing brands from around the world (Eastern Europe to Asia) for over 25yrs, driving brands into the UK retailers. They've been hugely successful and have deep, trusted relationships with the grocers and beyond.
As a business they have B-Corp status which they're hugely proud of and live their values of sustainability. This lends itself to the 'people' culture they've created and attracted talent looking for a modern / human orientated environment where you have a voice and genuinely contribute to the business objectives
Job Description
- Develop and implement strategic account plans to meet sales targets and drive growth within Tesco
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key Buyer stakeholders
- Analyse sales data to identify trends and opportunities, providing actionable insights to optimise performance
- Collaborate with internal teams such as marketing, supply chain, and finance to ensure seamless account management
- Negotiate contracts and promotional plans with Tesco to maximise profitability
- Monitor and report on account performance, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives
- Identify and resolve any issues or challenges that may impact account performance
- Represent the company at key Tesco meetings and events, maintaining a professional and positive image.
The Successful Applicant
A successful Tesco National Account Manager will have:
- Alignment with Values, Entrepreneurial, self-starter mindset with strong attention to detail and resourcefulness
- Demonstrable P&L ownership of a key retailer / grocery account
- Excellent negotiation, influencing, and presentation skills.
- Strong analytical capability with experience using retail data sources (e.g., Nielsen, Kantar, or retailer data).
Preferred:
- Experience managing a Tesco account
- Knowledge of World Foods and/or Central/Eastern European grocery categories
- Passion for food, culture, and consumer trends.
- Experience working with international suppliers and cross-border sourcing
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary ranging from £65-£70,000
- Hybrid working model offering flexibility - preferably 1-2 days in Surrey
If you are ready to take the next step heading up a key strategic grocer with a people orientated business - please apply!
Job summary
- Subsector
- FMCG & Consumer
- Consultant name
- Michelle McEllin
- Consultant phone
- +441932264015
- Job reference
- JN-062026-7042657