National Account Executive

Are you a commercially driven professional with a knack for relationship-building? Do you have experience in sales in an FMCG environment? Join us as a National Account Executive! 

Freixenet Copestick is a major player in the UK’s drinks market and we’re proud to be the UK’s leading supplier of Sparkling Wines! With an extensive portfolio across Still Wine, Sparkling Wine, Beer and Spirits, this is an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of the next phase of growth.

As a National Account Executive in the Grocery sector, you’ll be instrumental in supporting and growing our presence across key off-trade channels. Working closely with national retailers and convenience stores, you will execute the sales strategy, secure new listings, and drive performance in line with company objectives.

Based in Head Office in Newbury 1-2 days per week, this role offers a salary of up to £36,000 DOE, alongside a generous bonus scheme and benefits package, including 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), car allowance, opportunities for career progression, and much more!

Key Responsibilities of the National Account Executive role:

•    Act as the primary contact for assigned accounts, executing sales strategies that drive growth and profitability.

•    Manage key relationships with national retail chains, communicating with Senior Account Managers and internal teams to ensure a seamless experience. 

•    Collaborate with customer marketing to create and implement account-specific promotional campaigns.

•    Identify and secure new business opportunities within the off-trade sector to expand market presence.

•    Monitor market trends and competitor activity to continuously refine and inform sales strategies.

•    Oversee sales forecasts and budget management, ensuring revenue targets and profitability metrics are met.

Skills & Experience:

•    Proven experience in sales, preferably within FMCG or a related sector.

•    A proactive approach to business development.

•    Proficiency with data analysis, including a confident understanding of financial performance indicators.

•    A collaborative approach with excellent communication skills, adaptable to various stakeholders.

•    Interest in wine and the grocery sector is advantageous.

We are dedicated to creating an open and inclusive working environment, and this starts with our recruitment practices. We try to ensure that everybody who is interested in joining our team has equal opportunity and ability to start that journey with us. We intend to have flexible and accessible hiring practices and will make every attempt to adapt to your needs throughout. We welcome any requests for adjustments in our processes.

Niche Recruitment is proud to be managing the recruitment of this role exclusively on behalf of Freixenet Copestick. If this sounds like your next step, please apply now or contact Niche Recruitment to discuss further.