NATIONAL ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Job Title: NATIONAL ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
Reports to: NATIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER
Location: BOURNVILLE, BIRMINGHAM / HYBRID WORKING
Function: SALES
Job Type: PERMANENT

Are You Ready to Make An Impact?

Grenade is an international active nutrition and lifestyle brand, which has grown rapidly since its launch in 2010. Driven by its strong branding, distinctive products, and highly innovative approach, Grenade has made an explosive impact in the FMCG Industry.

We are looking for an exceptional National Account Executive to work alongside our Wholesale & Convenience NAM and play a pivotal role in growing these customers. This is a very exciting opportunity to be a part of a close-knit, industry leading team of highly motivated individuals.

As the National Account Executive, you will work closely with the National Account Manager, providing key support to deliver account plans, manage day-to-day operations, and maximize revenue opportunities. If you're passionate about Wholesale & Convenience, have strong commercial acumen, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect role for you.

Joining Grenade’s high-performing team, during this period of growth and brand expansion, promises to offer a unique and motivating working environment, with highly rewarding opportunities for personal and professional development.

  • How You Will Contribute
    • Building Effective Relationships with Customers:
      • Build rapport with Parfetts to ensure effective execution of the 2026 plan—ensuring promotions run at the correct time, activations are agreed and executed best in class, and stock is always available in depots by working closely with Parfetts supply teams, depot managers, and internal supply chain.
      • Build relationships across all depots to ensure best-in-class activations, merchandising on fixture, and stock availability.
      • Build relationships cross-functionally with MDLZ field sales team in Northern Ireland.
    • Transforming Insight into Action:
      • Promotional analysis and recommendations.
      • Updating weekly EPOS performance data and sharing insights with the NAM and the wider Wholesale & Convenience team.
    • Planning and Executional Excellence:
      • Create a JBP and ensure it is implemented with excellence.
      • Support NAM with best-in-class execution agreed with accounts.
      • Be creative and plan additional local depot execution to drive incremental sales.
    • Best in Class Customer Leadership:
      • Through Selling and Influencing, Negotiating and Joint Business Planning.
      • Sell and negotiate effectively to deliver solutions and results beneficial to both parties.
      • Translate customer needs and broader trends into growth opportunities and aligned solutions.
  • What You Will Bring
    • Preferable account executive experience within an FMCG company.
    • An organised, systematic approach with a keen eye for detail.
    • The ability to effectively prioritise and manage daily tasks.
    • Ability to work independently and under guidance.
    • Excellent communication skills.
    • Self-motivated, disciplined, organised and flexible.
    • Collaborative team mindset.
    • Willingness to learn and develop.

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