Retail NAM
The People Group
| Company | The People Group |
| Category | Retail |
| Location | IE |
| Remote | — |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| First seen | 2 Aug 2026 (the employer did not state a posting date) |
| Last verified | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Source | The employer's own careers page (company_site) |
Description
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced National Account Manager to join a high-performing team based in Dublin, within a fast-paced FMCG environment. Reporting to the Head of Sales, you will take ownership of the commercial P&L for one of our key retail customers, driving growth through strong customer partnerships, commercial excellence, and data-led decision-making.
What You'll Do
• Drive Customer Growth: Identify sales opportunities through data analysis, market insights, and customer understanding.
• Manage Commercial Performance: Lead forecasting, manage customer P&Ls, and deliver profitable growth.
• Develop Strategic Partnerships: Build strong relationships with key customer stakeholders and create tailored account strategies.
• Sell with Impact: Use data and insights to develop compelling commercial proposals and influence customer decisions.
• Execute Commercial Plans: Deliver promotional, in-store, and online initiatives while managing negotiations to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Lead Projects: Coordinate cross-functional teams to successfully deliver customer and business objectives.
What You'll Need
• 5+ years sales experience, FMCG experience with multiple retailers.
• Proven experience in National Account Management, Key Account Management, or Customer Development within the FMCG industry.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
• Proven ability to identify opportunities and solve complex business challenges
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Key Attributes
• Negotiation: Proven track record of leading negotiations and building JBPs, high energy, exceptional commercial skills, passion for sales, great relationship building skills.
• Proactive: Self-starter who takes ownership and drives results.
• Analytical: Comfortable working with data to generate insights and recommendations.
• Resilient: Adapts to challenges and maintains a positive, solution-focused mindset.
• Results-Oriented: Focused on delivering outcomes that benefit both customers and the wider business.
• Project Management: Organised, structured, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Team Player: Collaborates effectively across functions to achieve shared goals.
• Simplifies Complexity: Able to turn complex challenges into clear, actionable solutions.
• Strong Communicator: Confident engaging and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
Location: Dublin
Salary: 75k - 80k and Competitive Package
Job Ref: 9588TG
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