National Account Executive

Location: Haydock

National Account Executive

Hybrid - 2/3 days per week in Haydock

We’re proud to be exclusively partnering with Aimia Foods on a key hire within their growing Commercial division.

Home to well-known brands including Drink Me Chai, Horlicks, Bubbleology, Shmoo and Galaxy Hot Chocolate (Mars Brands), Aimia has been developing drinks loved by consumers across retail and food service for decades

This is a highly developmental commercial role, supporting a team of National Account Managers across the wholesale customer portfolio. You'll also take ownership of a smaller portfolio of regional accounts, giving you genuine exposure to account management and customer development.

If you're commercially curious, organised, confident, and looking to build your commercial experience with a view to progressing into National Account Management, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role:

Supporting National Account Managers and the Head of the Professional and Food service division across the wholesale customer portfolio
Managing a smaller portfolio of regional wholesale accounts and developing these commercially
Supporting forecasting, spend tracking, promotional administration, new line forms, SKU changes, and reporting
Managing customer communications, including regular reports, category updates, and buyer support packs
Working closely with Commercial and Supply Chain teams on forecasting and scenario planning
Attending trade exhibitions and developing confidence in representing the product portfolio to customers
Gradually gaining exposure to customer meetings, store visits, account accompaniments, and product development
Providing excellent customer service and building strong customer relationships
Supporting the wider team when required and taking ownership of agreed tasks and projects
While the role is internally titled National Account Executive, it offers a strong developmental opportunity with broad commercial exposure. We would encourage candidates currently working as Internal Account Managers, Internal Sales Executives, Commercial Executives or National Account Executives who are looking to take the next step in their career to apply.

About You:

Graduate or early-career candidate with a genuine interest in developing a career in sales or account management
Previous experience in sales, customer service, commercial support, or a similar role is advantageous but not essential
Confident, personable, articulate, and comfortable communicating with customers and internal teams
Commercially curious, proactive, and keen to learn
Strong Excel, Microsoft Office, numerical, and data skills
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and time management
Driven, resilient, positive, and determined
Previous FMCG, food, drink, wholesale, or food service experience is beneficial but not essential
Based in the North West and able to travel to the office and customers as required
Benefits:

Hybrid working with 2-3 days per week in the office
Genuine career development and progression opportunities
Exposure to National Account Managers and senior commercial leadership
Supportive and development-focused team environment
Clear opportunity to progress towards a National Account Manager career
Please get in touch with Evie Coates or click “Apply Now” to be considered for this vacancy.

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