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The OpportunityWe’re partnering with a fast-scaling, private-equity-backed FMCG food business that is on a mission to build and redefine an entire category in the UK.Already the #1 player in Europe within its space, the UK has been identified as a major growth market — with strong listings across the major grocery multiples.To support this growth, the business is hiring a National Account Manager - Grocery who thrives in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments and loves making things happen.This is a temp-to perm role, designed to bring immediate impact, structure and momentum, and will be highly likely become permanent.Key ResponsibilitiesCustomer & Commercial LeadershipOwn and manage JBPs with major UK grocersLead promotional planning, negotiations and trade spend optimisationDrive profitable growth through customer-specific strategiesManage forecasting, pricing, CPI changes and execution standardsCategory, Insight & PerformanceUse EPOS and shopper insight to build compelling, insight-led retailer propositionsEvaluate performance and turn learnings into best practice by customerAct as a strong commercial voice internally and externallyInnovation & GrowthSupport launches across a fast-moving NPD pipelinePartner cross-functionally with Marketing, Supply Chain and LeadershipPlay a role in future portfolio expansion, including acquisition-led growthAbout YouFMCG experience at National Account Manager levelProven experience with UK grocery multiplesStrong commercial acumen: JBPs, trade spend, promotions, P&LFood & drink experience preferred (for speed of impact)Entrepreneurial, adaptable and comfortable in a scale-up environmentMotivated by building something, not just maintaining the status quoWhy Join?Temp-to-perm structure with strong intent to convertHome-based flexibility with expensed London travel 1-2 days a weekPE-backed business with serious growth ambitionRare chance to help build a category, not just manage accountsHigh visibility, autonomy and impact