National Account Manager - #1773279
Blakeney Point Search & Selection
Date: 2 days ago
City: Edinburgh
Contract type: Full time
Work schedule: Full day

National Account Manager – Waitrose
We’re looking for a commercially sharp, foodie-obsessed Account Manager to lead our Waitrose relationship across a high-profile chilled portfolio (Brand and Own Label).
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Own and grow the Waitrose account with smart, insight-led Joint Business Plans (JBPs)
- Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver tasty results across volume, margin, and service
- Manage launches, promotions, and forecasting with precision
- Seek efficiencies and margin wins while keeping collaboration at the core
- Bring branded energy to the table and help shape our long-term growth agenda
What You’ll Bring:
- Strong commercial experience in FMCG, ideally with a major UK retailer (bonus points for Waitrose!)
- Sharp negotiation skills, analytical thinking, and a strategic mindset
- A passion for food and flair for building impactful relationships
- Experience managing complexity with confidence—internally and externally
This is more than just an account management role. It’s a chance to shape the future of chilled food with a brand that’s going places. Sound like your kind of challenge?
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