Senior National Account Manager

DCS Group is looking for a seasoned Senior National Account Manager to spearhead our major retail partnerships and drive growth with top-tier UK retailers. As a key player in the Health, Beauty, and Household sectors, DCS is an award-winning Distributor, Manufacturer, and Exporter with partnerships with global giants like Procter & Gamble, Unilever, and Johnson & Johnson. Join us and bring your expertise to our rapidly growing team and help shape the future of retail partnerships.

Based out of our expansive Banbury Head Office and our advanced Health & Beauty manufacturing site in Redditch, DCS Group provides an inspiring environment for ambitious leaders. We’re a family-owned business with 30 years of continuous growth, known for our welcoming culture, innovative spirit, and dynamic approach.

As a Senior National Account Manager, you will:

• Lead strategic account planning for major retailers, creating and delivering high-impact Joint Business Plans (JBPs) that meet both customer and DCS objectives
• Take ownership of sales and profitability targets for top retail accounts, maximising category growth through insight-driven recommendations and flawless execution
• Build, nurture, and expand high-level relationships across Commercial, Buying, and Category teams within each retailer, driving mutual success
• Leverage data analysis and category insights to influence assortment, promotional strategies, and shelf positioning in line with each retailer's goals
• Monitor account health, manage budgets, and provide ongoing insights to refine and adapt strategies that ensure DCS’s continued success in the retail space

What you’ll bring to DCS:

• Proven experience managing major retail accounts in FMCG, with a track record of hitting and exceeding sales and margin goals
• Excellent negotiation skills, combined with strong financial acumen and the ability to manage complex account planning
• A deep understanding of retail trends, data-driven strategy, and the ability to translate insights into actionable plans
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships with senior stakeholders
• A proactive, results-oriented approach and the ability to work cross-functionally to deliver high-impact initiatives

Why join DCS Group?

We offer a unique work environment that combines big-brand excitement with family-owned culture, putting our people at the heart of everything we do. As a Senior National Account Manager, you’ll enjoy:

• Life Cover
• Pension Plan
• Medical Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Subsidised Café (with free breakfast!)
• Staff Shop and Social Events