National Account Executive

Location:

Hackney (N1) – East London, London, United Kingdom

Salary:

£35k – 40k per year + 30% bonus + travel

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Sales Jobs

Advertiser:

COREcruitment

Job ID:

133082544

Posted On:

14 June 2026

National Account Executive – Leading Wine Distributor – South of England (Hybrid) – Up to A£50,000 plus up to 30% bonus and travel expenses.

This is a very exciting opportunity to work with one of the most iconic wine distributors in the UK, with a reputation for growth and product range. This client has an extensive history in both On & Off trade sales along with a fast-moving portfolio.

We are looking for a driven and ambitious National Account Executive to join our Grocery team, supporting key national customers including Asda, Morrisons, Booths and Waitrose . Reporting into the Sales Director, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day management of major grocery accounts. You’ll work closely with both internal and external stakeholders to help drive sales performance, execute promotional plans, and ensure best-in-class customer support.

This role would suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced commercial environment, enjoys building relationships, and has strong attention to detail. The National Account Executive will have a personal development plan to becoming a National Account Manager.

Company Benefits:

* Competitive salary, 30% bonus and travel expenses.
* A£500 budget allowance for products
* Bupa healthcare and dentist cover
* Personal development and progression.

National Account Executive Key Responsibilities:

* Supporting the management of major grocery retail accounts
* Promotional planning and analysis
* Building strong day-to-day relationships with customers and internal teams
* Sales forecasting and reporting
* Updating internal systems and maintaining accurate account data
* Preparing customer presentations and commercial proposals
* Supporting joint business planning activity
* Analysing sales performance and identifying opportunities for growth
* Assisting the NAM team with customer meetings and commercial administration

The ideal National Account Executive:

* Previous experience in an account executive, commercial, sales support, or FMCG role
* Strong organisational and analytical skills
* Excellent communication and relationship-building ability
* Confidence working with data, forecasts, and presentations
* Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
* A positive, can-do attitude with a desire to progress within commercial sales
* Passion for the drinks, FMCG, or grocery sector is advantageous

If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CV’s to Mark at COREcruitment / # are experts in recruiting for Hospitality, Catering, Leisure, Retail, FM, Property and Construction sectors. We currently have over 1350 live roles across the UK, Middle East, Europe, Africa, North & Central America and South East Asia.
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