Job Description

National Account Manager - Grocery & Retail

At Mizkan Euro, our legacy is rich, our brands iconic, and our appetite for progress stronger than ever. From household staples like Branston and Sarson's, to the innovation-driven world of Japanese cuisine, we're a business steeped in 200+ years of global food heritage and poised for the next chapter.

We're now looking for a commercially sharp National Account Manager to take the reins of some of our most important Convenience and Online retail customers. This is initially a 9-month maternity cover, but it's also your chance to make a lasting impression, develop your profile in a fast-paced, values-led business and possibly open doors for the future.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll be the driving force behind our customer relationships, balancing the art of selling with commercial rigour. Think joint business plans, category insights, promotional planning and full P&L ownership. You'll be partnering internally with a supportive, experienced team (marketing, supply chain, finance) and externally with key retail buyers to sustain and grow performance.

While there's no new business pressure, there is strategic potential, including early work with Japanese retailers, where you'll help shape a new chapter for Mizkan in Europe.

Why This Role? Why Now?

High visibility role within a focused, agile team Get stuck into a broad customer portfolio with lots of touchpoints A true stepping stone opportunity, several colleagues have joined on contracts and stayed for the long term Work with people who know their stuff, want to share it, and support your growth Join a business that respects legacy but thrives on innovation You'll have the freedom to manage your week and the trust to deliver

What We're Looking For

You might already be a National Account Manager or a strong National Account Executive looking to step up, what matters is that you've:

Worked in FMCG/food, ideally with national retail accounts Managed full annual account cycles; planning, forecasting, promotions Owned or supported customer P&Ls and understand what drives performance Shown commercial acumen and the ability to back up decisions with data A growth mindset: open to learning, resilient, and always looking to improve

If you're someone who can build relationships, ask the right questions, and respond to feedback, we want to hear from you!

The Details

Contract: 9-month fixed term (potential to extend) Location: Home-based with weekly Chiswick visits + travel to Manchester Salary: Competitive, within approved budget (discussed on application) Bonus: Pro-rata annual bonus included Support: Full handover and internal onboarding

Ready to step into a role where you'll be trusted, stretched and supported?

Apply now and let's grow together at Mizkan Euro.