National Account Manager

As the National Head of Modern Trade for a new age beverage brand, you will play a pivotal role in scaling the company's footprint in modern retail across various chains, formats, and regions. Your responsibilities will include developing and executing a national Modern Trade roadmap, leading key account management and business development with top national and regional accounts, ensuring successful product launches and scale-ups, driving sales execution and performance management, building and mentoring a high-performing sales team, collaborating with brand and marketing teams on trade marketing programs, and aligning cross-functionally with Supply Chain and Finance teams. To excel in this role, you should have a minimum of 10-15 years of experience in FMCG, with at least 3-4 years in Modern Trade, preferably in the beverages, chocolate, or snacking category. An MBA is preferred, and you should possess deep expertise in modern trade formats, a proven track record of driving sales growth and brand activation, strong strategic and tactical skills, excellent communication and negotiation abilities, and proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and retail analytics dashboards. A startup-ready mindset, a passion for youth brands, and a willingness to travel as required are essential for success in this role. In return, you can expect a front-row seat to building a national brand, autonomy in decision-making, a passionate team and culture that values speed and execution, a competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and long-term wealth creation opportunities. If you are a seasoned and entrepreneurial leader excited by high-growth environments and eager to shape the future of a youth brand, this opportunity is tailor-made for you.,