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Role: National Account Executive Is this the next step in your career Find out if you are the right candidate by reading through the complete overview below.Channel: Buying GroupsSector: Soft DrinksLocation: Midlands RegionSalary: 35,000 40,000 + 5,000 car allowance The CompanyWe are delighted to partner with a high-growth British drinks brand to lead the search on a National Account Executive to join their expanding commercial team. This is an ambitious, agile, and values-driven business, well-backed and a serious appetite for growth.With a team made up of commercial talent from brands like Kraft Heinz, Birds Eye, and Unilever, you'll be learning from the best in a non-hierarchical, empowering culture. The business believes in autonomy, development and trust you'll be given the tools, training, and space to make an impact.The RoleThis is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take ownership of national account responsibilities and develop into a National Account Manager role in the near future.Youll support the Head of Foodservice by managing two product portfolio accounts, including full P&L ownership. Youll also work selected buying groups, helping to execute plans, manage existing customer relationships, and deliver profitable growth.Theres also a new business element to the role prospecting and developing opportunities within the wider buying group and wholesale channel. This is a role for someone commercially minded, hungry to grow, and excited to join a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.You Will...Support national and regional buying groups, managing promotions, pricing and activation plans.Take full ownership of the customer relationship, P&L and support JBP.Work closely with senior leaders and commercial colleagues to deliver growth.Prospect and develop new opportunities across wholesale.Gain access to top-class training from negotiation courses to account strategy development.Your BackgroundWere looking for someone currently in a Key Account Executive, National Account Executive, or even a Graduate Sales Scheme role with exposure to either wholesale, convenience/impulse or buying groups.You might not tick every box, but if you're a determined self-starter, commercially astute, and ready to take your account management career to the next level we want to hear from you.Ideal experience includes:FMCG background food, drink, confectionery or BWS ideal.Buying group, wholesale or convenience exposure (bonus, not essential).Strong commercial mindset understands the building blocks of good account management.Ambitious, driven, and excited to grow into a bigger role over time.PackageBase salary: 35,000 40,000Car allowance: 5,000Bonus: 15%Private healthcarePension: 5% matchedAutonomy + development support (training, courses, and more)If this sounds like you, apply via LinkedIn or email us at ellis.mullaney@ecwsearch.com.Be part of something you can grow with