Job Description

National Accounts Manager - Grocery

Working with the big four UK grocers requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, excellent communication skills, and the ability to drive results in a competitive and dynamic market. Sounds challenging? Our fantastic portfolio means you have some seriously good weapons in your armoury making this crucial off-trade role an absolute pleasure.

What kind of things will I be doing?

Managing accounts within the big four supermarkets is the primary purpose of this role, but you will also:

Develop customer specific activities delivering volume and profit whilst aligning to agreed strategies Maintain and develop incremental sales growth from existing business and new product development opportunities Plan and implement promotional activity aligned to the customer's shopper base, collaborating with the Marketing team Set and manage financial budgets for each account internally and externally Forecast of customer volumes to assist total business planning accuracy Input to the development of customer category plans to ensure maximum returns to ABUK Monitor and report on market and competitor activities

What kind of thing have I done before?

Experience of working with grocers is important You will have presented to and negotiated with different stakeholders in your previous roles Drinks experience would be helpful, but not essential Solution-focused, tenaciously overcoming barriers Attention to detail and concern for quality

What kind of person will I be?

Self-motivated and tenacious Team player - considers overall business goals, not just their own Reliable and trustworthy - our customers are in safe hands Creative thinker, able to think of alternative strategies and solutions with ease Pragmatic and results-focused Diplomatic rapport builder, you can talk to everyone in their language Analytical, using facts and figures to make decisions

What will I get in return?

Remote working with travel and regular attendance required at our London shared working space 25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays Three days Christmas closure Private healthcare Medical cashback plan Enhanced pension Product discount and allowance scheme

Who we are...

Amber Beverage UK is an ambitious brand builder and distributor for established and up-and-coming spirits brands. Our portfolio includes Amber Beverage Group's owned brands, together with third-party distributed brands for a broad, exciting and multi-category range. ABUK has dedicated salespeople in each region of the UK, and functional experts covering the off-trade, national accounts and wholesalers. In 2023, ABUK merged with Indie Brands to combine the insurgent heritage and entrepreneurial spirit of Indie Brands with the scale, structure and systems support of ABUK.


ABUK is part of the Luxembourg-headquartered Amber Beverage Group, which produces, bottles, distributes and markets a range of drinks including Moskovskaya Vodka, Rooster Rojo and KAH Tequila to over 70 international markets.

We are committed to giving everyone the best chance of succeeding in our recruitment process. If there is anything we can do to support you in overcoming any obstacles, please get in touch.







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