National Account Manager

Manchester, England, United Kingdom Company: Bit recruit Client /

Employer:

Occupop

Posted: 20.05.2026

Job reference: cd

Location

Client / Employer

Occupop

Job reference

cd

Listing type

Basic

EU work permit required

No

Posted

20.05.2026

04.07.2026

C&D Foods and its affiliates are one of the largest pet food manufacturers in Europe, offering specially formulated cat and dog food for the private label market. Founded in 1969, C&D Foods and its affiliates have grown to become one of the industry's leading pet food producers with eight manufacturing sites across Europe supplying quality products to customers around the world.

We provide a one-stop-shop for all our customer's wet and dry pet food needs, from large-scale, low-cost highly automated facilities to multi-purpose, smaller volume flexible sites. Through our dedicated Nutrition & Research Centre and focus on continuous improvement, we've developed a reputation for innovation, collaboration, quality and market expertise.

We are now welcoming applicants for the role of National Account Manager within our Commercial Department, based in Manchester.

• An exciting opportunity to manage and grow a portfolio of national retail accounts, with ownership of sales, margin, and customer strategy. This role plays a key part in driving the company's commercial growth and strengthening strategic customer partnerships
• To lead, develop and sustain the commercial performance of the company at targeted levels within your accounts
• To lead in the development and maintenance of effective and productive commercial relationships with customers
• Create and implement Joint Business Plans with key customers
• Identify and target new customers in current & new markets
• Manage Contracts and Pricing between customers and C&D
• Lead all aspects of these accounts, working closely with finance, operations, category & supply chain
• Identify & implement volume & margin driving initiatives for the business
• Manage Internal projects along side Sales Support Manager to agreed timelines
• JBP/Customer strategy ownership & implementation
• Weekly analysis of Sales & Profit across all accounts v agreed KPI's
• Build and lead strong, influential relationships with key retail stakeholders, positioning the business as a trusted commercial partner
• Lead preparation & presentation for customer meetings/visits
• Monthly reporting to wider business on KPI's

• Proven experience managing and growing national retail accounts, Private Label, FMCG desirable but not essential
• Strong commercial acumen with experience owning or influencing P&L performance
• Confident negotiator with experience in margin-led environments
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and manage complexity
• Data-driven decision maker with strong analytical capability