National Account Executive - Drinks Wholesale

About the role

The Advocate Group is recruiting, on behalf of Aimia Foods, a National Account Executive for its growing Commercial division. Aimia develops drinks for retail and foodservice, including brands such as Drink Me Chai, Horlicks, Bubbleology, Shmoo and Galaxy Hot Chocolate. The role is hybrid, with 2-3 days per week in the office in Haydock, and supports a team of National Account Managers across the wholesale customer portfolio while managing a smaller portfolio of regional accounts.

Key responsibilities

• Support National Account Managers and the Head of the Professional and Foodservice division across the wholesale portfolio
• Manage a smaller portfolio of regional wholesale accounts and develop them commercially
• Support forecasting, spend tracking, promotional administration, new line forms, SKU changes and reporting
• Handle customer communications, including regular reports, category updates and buyer support packs
• Work with Commercial and Supply Chain teams on forecasting and scenario planning
• Attend trade exhibitions and gradually gain exposure to customer meetings, store visits, account accompaniments and product development
• Provide excellent customer service and build strong customer relationships

Required profile

• Graduate or early-career candidate interested in a career in sales or account management
• Previous sales, customer service, commercial support or similar experience is advantageous but not essential
• Confident, personable and articulate, comfortable talking to customers and internal teams
• Commercially curious, proactive and keen to learn
• Previous FMCG, food, drink, wholesale or foodservice experience is beneficial but not essential
• Based in the North West and able to travel to the office and customers as required

Required skills

• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Numerical and data skills
• Highly organised, with good attention to detail and time management

What we offer

• Hybrid working with 2-3 days per week in the office
• Career development and progression, including exposure to National Account Managers and senior commercial leadership
• A supportive, development-focused team environment