National Account Executive

National Account Executive – Leading Wine Distributor – South of England (Hybrid) - Up to £50,000 plus up to 30% bonus and travel expenses.

This is a very exciting opportunity to work with one of the most iconic wine distributors in the UK, with a reputation for growth and product range. This client has an extensive history in both On & Off trade sales along with a fast-moving portfolio.

We are looking for a driven and ambitious National Account Executive to join our Grocery team, supporting key national customers including Asda, Morrisons, Booths and Waitrose. Reporting into the Sales Director, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day management of major grocery accounts. You’ll work closely with both internal and external stakeholders to help drive sales performance, execute promotional plans, and ensure best-in-class customer support.

This role would suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced commercial environment, enjoys building relationships, and has strong attention to detail. The National Account Executive will have a personal development plan to becoming a National Account Manager.

Company Benefits:

• Competitive salary, 30% bonus and travel expenses.
• £500 budget allowance for products
• Bupa healthcare and dentist cover
• Personal development and progression.

National Account Executive Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the management of major grocery retail accounts
• Promotional planning and analysis
• Building strong day-to-day relationships with customers and internal teams
• Sales forecasting and reporting
• Updating internal systems and maintaining accurate account data
• Preparing customer presentations and commercial proposals
• Supporting joint business planning activity
• Analysing sales performance and identifying opportunities for growth
• Assisting the NAM team with customer meetings and commercial administration

The ideal National Account Executive:

• Previous experience in an account executive, commercial, sales support, or FMCG role
• Strong organisational and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building ability
• Confidence working with data, forecasts, and presentations
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• A positive, can-do attitude with a desire to progress within commercial sales
• Passion for the drinks, FMCG, or grocery sector is advantageous

If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CV’s to Mark at COREcruitment / [email protected]

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