National Account Executive

Role: National Account Executive Channel: Buying Groups Sector: Soft Drinks Location: Midlands Region Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 £5,000 car allowance The Company We are delighted to partner with a high-growth British drinks brand to lead the search on a National Account Executive to join their expanding commercial team. This is an ambitious, agile, and values-driven business, well-backed and a serious appetite for growth. With a team made up of commercial talent from brands like Kraft Heinz, Birds Eye, and Unilever, you'll be learning from the best in a non-hierarchical, empowering culture. The business believes in autonomy, development and trust – you'll be given the tools, training, and space to make an impact. The Role This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take ownership of national account responsibilities and develop into a National Account Manager role in the near future. You’ll support the Head of Foodservice by managing two product portfolio accounts, including full P&L ownership . You’ll also work selected buying groups, helping to execute plans, manage existing customer relationships, and deliver profitable growth. There’s also a new business element to the role – prospecting and developing opportunities within the wider buying group and wholesale channel. This is a role for someone commercially minded, hungry to grow, and excited to join a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment. You Will… Support national and regional buying groups, managing promotions, pricing and activation plans. Take full ownership of the customer relationship, P&L and support JBP. Work closely with senior leaders and commercial colleagues to deliver growth. Prospect and develop new opportunities across wholesale. Gain access to top-class training – from negotiation courses to account strategy development. Your Background We’re looking for someone currently in a Key Account Executive, National Account Executive, or even a Graduate Sales Scheme role with exposure to either wholesale, convenience/impulse or buying groups . You might not tick every box, but if you're a determined self-starter, commercially astute, and ready to take your account management career to the next level – we want to hear from you. Ideal experience includes: FMCG background – food, drink, confectionery or BWS ideal. Buying group, wholesale or convenience exposure (bonus, not essential). Strong commercial mindset – understands the building blocks of good account management. Ambitious, driven, and excited to grow into a bigger role over time. Package Base salary: £35,000 – £40,000 Car allowance: £5,000 Bonus: 15% Private healthcare Pension: 5% matched Autonomy development support (training, courses, and more) If this sounds like you, apply via LinkedIn or email us at ellis.mullaney@ecwsearch.com . Be part of something you can grow with

Location: Birmingham, GB

Posted Date: 6/15/2025