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Sparking Growth for FMCG start-ups and challenger brands! Working together with brands to grow their Sales team

Location: Hybrid - Welwyn Garden City 3-4 days in office

At MKJ Ignite, we work with brands who are changing the game—and this one is leading the charge in sustainable femcare. They’re already the #1 period pant brand in the UK, and with big growth plans across categories, they’re just getting started. Mission-led, B Corp certified, and seriously ambitious.

We’re now looking for a Senior National Account Manager to join their tight-knit commercial team. This is a chance to own key retail accounts, shape future growth, and put your stamp on one of the most exciting brands in the space.

What you’ll be doing:

Leading day-to-day management of top UK retail accounts (Tesco, Boots and more)

Delivering against commercial targets through strong JBPs and negotiation

Building and nurturing customer relationships so the brand is seen as a trusted, go-to partner

Identifying and delivering new business wins and growth across categories

Working cross-functionally to align marketing and supply on execution and planning

Owning reporting, forecasting, and performance visibility for your accounts

Staying ahead of trends, analysing data, and using insights to shape the retail strategy

What we’re looking for:

???? 5+ years’ experience in FMCG account management, ideally in UK retail

???? Strong commercial mindset with proven JBP, P&L and contract negotiation experience

???? Confident managing grocery or high-street accounts independently

???? Sharp on data and insights with a curious, strategic brain

???? Brilliant communicator with a hands-on, collaborative approach

???? Passion for sustainability, purpose-led brands and shaking up the norm

What’s in it for you:

Now: Apply today with your CV which will be reviewed by our MKJ Ignite team.

First Stage: Teams call with the hiring manager

Second Stage: Face to face interview in the office and meet the wider team

People are at the heart of everything we do. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process that means people can be their best authentic self. ️

We would love to reply to all applications, regrettably we are unable to do so due to the high volumes we receive, so if you do not hear back within 14 days unfortunately on this role it won’t be progressing. It is possible that the position could be in the process of closing, so chalk it up to bad timing. But, have no fear! There will be more opportunities. Follow us so you don’t miss them.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Retail and Retail Health and Personal Care Products

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