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National Account Manager - Pet Specialty

Contract Type:

Full Time

Location:

Sydney

Industry:

Sales

Contact Name:

Beth Holgate

Contact Email:

bethh@axr.com.au

Contact Phone:

Date Published:

20-Apr-2026

A high-visibility role in a growing FMCG business where you can step up, take ownership and help shape future success.
  • Own key accounts across a high-growth FMCG channel
  • Drive P&L, JBPs and commercial strategy
  • Mix of national retailers and distributor network
  • Ready to step into a high-impact account management role?

    Whether you’re a National Account Executive ready to step up, or an emerging KAM / Junior NAM looking for more ownership, this could be the move you’ve been waiting for.

    We’re partnering with a leading FMCG business to hire an account management professional to take ownership of a critical and fast-growing channel.

    What’s the opportunity?

    This is a high-visibility role within a business that is investing heavily in a key growth channel, with strong leadership and clear ambition.

    You’ll take ownership of a portfolio that includes major national retailers alongside a fragmented network of distributors and independent customers. It’s a role that requires both strategic thinking and hands-on execution, with scope to grow in line with your experience.

    You’ll be responsible for delivering commercial outcomes, shaping customer strategy and driving growth across a diverse and evolving customer base.

    What will you be doing?
    • Own and deliver P&L responsibility (scaled depending on experience) across your customer portfolio
    • Support and/or lead Joint Business Planning aligned to commercial and category strategy
    • Manage key national retail customers alongside distributor and independent channels
    • Identify and deliver growth opportunities across ranging, pricing, promotions and distribution
    • Support forecasting, trade spend and financial planning processes
    • Partner cross-functionally with marketing, category, supply chain and finance
    • Work closely with field teams to ensure strong execution in market
    • Analyse performance, identify risks and proactively drive improvement

    What experience do you need?
    • Experience within FMCG account management (NAE, KAM or Junior NAM level)
    • Strong commercial acumen with exposure to P&L and trade investment
    • Experience working with corporate retail customers (preferred)
    • Ability to translate strategy into execution
    • Comfortable managing multiple stakeholders and priorities
    • Strong communication and relationship-building skills

    What will set you apart?
    • Experience across grocery, pet care or pharmacy channels
    • Exposure to both structured retail and more relationship-led distributor models
    • A proactive, ambitious mindset with a desire to step up and grow

    You’ll be someone who:
    • Brings energy and pace to everything you do
    • Is commercially driven and focused on delivering outcomes
    • Builds strong, credible relationships quickly
    • Is coachable, curious and motivated to keep developing

    Why should you be interested?
    • High-growth, strategically important channel for the business
    • Strong leadership with a clear vision and direction
    • High level of ownership and autonomy (appropriate to level)
    • Real opportunity to make an impact and be noticed internally
    • Clear pathway for progression as the business continues to grow

    Are you interested?
    If this sounds like a strong next step in your career, please contact [axr] Recruitment & Search for a confidential discussion.

    Beth Holgate
    bethh@axr.com.au

    Consultant Contact

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