National Account Manager

Job Information

Location:

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

Employer:

Occupop

Job Reference: dcfa

Posting Date: 02.06.2026

Title:

Account Manager

Type:
Permanent

Work Mode:
Hybrid (Crick or Thirsk)

We're excited to be recruiting for an Account Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced commercial professional, perfect for someone passionate about building strong customer partnerships, delivering growth, and driving brand success within FMCG.

INSPIRED Pet Nutrition is an innovative, well‑established, and award‑winning pet food manufacturer employing over 1,200 colleagues across the UK and Europe. Our family of brands includes Harringtons, Wagg, Barking Heads & Meowing Heads, AATU, Blink, Butcher's, Classic, Pro‑Nutrition, and Ultra Premium Direct, along with a number of partner brands that trust us to produce food on their behalf. Our kitchens in Thirsk, Kinmel, and Crick produce a wide range of dry, wet, and baked foods enjoyed by dogs and cats all over the world.

Our ambition is simple: to become a global leader in pet nutrition. Our

Purpose:

To create happiness. We're on a mission to set a new standard of workplace happiness within the pet nutrition industry – one that looks like no other and feels like no other. Our culture is built on INSPIRED's unique behaviours and colleague experience, creating an environment that excites, empowers, and puts people and pets at the heart of everything we do.

• Monitor account performance, including service level and customer scorecards.
• Coordinate & oversee the delivery of co‑partner customer forecasts.
• Build and develop strong commercial/supply partnerships with key customers.
• Coordinate cross‑functional collaboration with Technical, Operations, and Finance teams.
• Lead the development and launch of new or refreshed product ranges aligned to customer requirements.
• Challenge and improve ways of working to drive continuous improvement internally and with customers.

• Previous experience in Account Management (2+ years), ideally within FMCG & preferably with manufacturing.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience building and managing customer relationships at multiple levels.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Good understanding of FMCG operations and commercial processes.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
• Degree calibre (or equivalent experience).
• Proactive mindset with the ability to challenge and drive change.

• Hybrid and flexible working.
• Annual bonus related to personal and company performance (up to 10%).
• Car allowance (£5,000).
• Enhanced pension, life assurance, and enhanced maternity, paternity, sick pay, and holiday buy options.
• People and Pets First benefits, including paw‑reavement and paw‑ternity leave and bring your dog to work.
• Healthcare cashback plan and Hertility at‑home fertility testing.
• Heavily discounted pet food and lifestyle benefits (Netflix, Spotify, or breakdown cover).
• Retail and gym discounts, electric car scheme, and free onsite parking and electric car charging.
• Onsite canteen, free hot drinks, and modern facilities.

INSPIRED Pet Nutrition is committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the colleagues and communities we serve. We believe everyone should feel valued, respected and able to be themselves  welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

We make hiring decisions based on talent, potential and the experience you bring. We are also committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace, ensuring equitable access and opportunity for all. If you need any adjustments or support to take part in our recruitment process, please let us know by emailing [email protected] #INDHP