National Accounts Manager (protein)

We are seeking an experienced National Account Manager to join a growing protein/food manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven professional with experience across poultry, meat, further-processed or RTE/RTC protein products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and grow relationships with key national customers and strategic accounts.
• Develop new business opportunities and deliver profitable sales growth.
• Lead customer negotiations across pricing, contracts, specifications and new product development.
• Build and execute account plans to achieve revenue and margin targets.
• Work closely with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality and R&D teams.
• Identify market trends and customer opportunities within the protein sector.
• Manage forecasts, budgets and commercial performance.
• Develop long-term partnerships with major foodservice, retail, QSR or distribution customers.

About You:

• Proven experience in National Account Management within protein, poultry, meat or food manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of the US food industry and major customer channels.
• Proven track record of delivering sales and margin growth.
• Excellent negotiation, commercial and relationship-management skills.
• Strong knowledge of RTE, RTC and/or value-added protein products.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally and managing strategic customer relationships.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Interested? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.