Job Description
Job Title:  National Account Manager
Company:  Jordans
Requisition ID:  3949
Job Location:  Biggleswade
Posting Start Date:  29/05/2026
Posting End Date:  30/06/2026
Full Time / Part Time:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Permanent
Job Category:  Sales
Job Description: 

Overview of role

Location: Biggleswade, Bedfordshire (Hybrid – 2 days/week)
 
At Jordans Cereals, we’re on a mission to pioneer a new era of cereal—bringing together great taste and better nutrition, in the bowl and beyond. Our Jordans and Dorset Cereals brands are thriving in high-growth categories, and as we continue to accelerate our UK growth strategy, we’re looking for a commercially driven UK National Account Manager to join our Grocery Sales team.

 

Key Accountabilities

 
  • Full P&L ownership for key UK retail accounts, delivering profitable growth
  • Build and strengthen strategic customer relationships to deliver mutually beneficial plans
  • Lead account planning and execution, including promotions, NPD and distribution opportunities
  • Deliver best-in-class internal fundamentals: forecasting, P&L management and post-promotional analysis
  • Manage day-to-day account activity including JBP tracking, forecasting, invoicing and scorecards
  • Lead annual JBP negotiations and CPI processes (where applicable)
  • Optimise promotions using evaluation tools to maximise ROI on trade spend
  • Act as the “voice of the customer” internally, ensuring insights and opportunities are shared with stakeholders
  • Develop strong cross-functional relationships (trading, merchandising, supply chain, stores)
  • Understand category performance, competitor activity and identify growth opportunities

The Right Person

  • What You’ll Bring
    • Previous Account Management experience (preferably in FMCG but not essential) 
    • Excellent analytical and numerical skills
    • Good commercial understanding, and ability to manage a P&L and trade investment.
    • Proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
    • Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills in a fast-paced environment
    • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
    • Team-oriented, energetic and resilient approach
       
    What’s on Offer
    • Up to £45k salary plus up to 15% bonus
    • Car allowance £6245
    • Single Bupa
    • Health Cash Back Plan
    • Pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
    • Hybrid and flexible working culture
    • Discounted products
    • Access to discounts across 900+ retailers
       
       
       
    • Jordans Cereals is part of Associated British Foods (ABF), a diversified international food, ingredients and retail group employing over 128,000 people globally.
      👉 Learn more and apply: https://jordanscereals.co.uk/