National Account Manager, Soft Drink Brand , National, Up to £60k, Bonus and Travel This clients is an established drink business operating the Soft Drink and CBD space. This business is on a mission to disrupt the industry with their sustainable, flavorsome and innovative product. This category is up and coming with a fantastic opening in the market. As the National Account Manager, you will be responsible for spearheading the growth and strategic development of our brand within the Convenience and Route to Market sectors. This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing start-up and play a key role in the launch and expansion of our product across the UK. Company Benefits: The opportunity to be part of a trailblazing start-up with huge growth potential. A chance to make a real impact and lead the brand’s expansion across key markets. Competitive salary, bonus structure, and benefits. A collaborative and dynamic work environment with a passionate and dedicated team. The National Account Manager responsibilities: Develop and execute a strategic plan to launch and grow the brand within the Convenience and Route to Market channels. Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts, distributors, and wholesale partners. Identify new business opportunities and drive sales growth across multiple channels. Work closely with marketing, product development, and operations teams to ensure successful product roll-outs and ongoing brand support. Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and consumer feedback to adapt strategies and ensure long-term success. Achieve sales targets, profit margins, and KPIs to drive the overall performance of the business. Negotiate contracts, pricing, and promotions with key partners to maximize brand presence and sales The ideal National Account Manager Candidate: Proven experience as a National Account Manager, ideally within the FMCG or drinks sector. Strong knowledge of the Convenience and Route to Market channels. Demonstrated success in driving growth, launching products, and managing key accounts. Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills. Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment. Results-driven, with a proactive approach to identifying and seizing growth opportunities. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions. If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CVs to Mark at COREcruitment / mark@corecruitment.com 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. To view other great opportunities please check out our website www.corecruitment.com or call us for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities. Likewise, if you are looking to recruit then we would love to hear from you. Follow COREcruitment on your favourite social networks - Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram