National Account Manager

What you'll be doing:

National Account Manager – Healthcare Sector

Location: UK (Hybrid / National Travel)
Salary: Competitive Salary - Comprehensive Benefits & Company Vehicle

At The Cuisine Centre, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, we’re reimagining how the nation eats - one sustainable, chef-led meal at a time.
 Our prepared meal solutions make catering effortless for healthcare, senior living, education, and workplace clients across the UK.

We’re on an exciting growth journey and are seeking a National Account Manager to lead strategic healthcare partnerships.
 This is your opportunity to shape the future of healthcare catering - delivering exceptional service, driving business growth, and improving lives every day.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and grow a portfolio of key healthcare accounts, driving retention, profitability, and innovation.
• Build influential relationships with senior leaders, Trust executives, and decision-makers.
• Lead complex negotiations, renewals, and framework agreements.
• Develop and execute strategic account plans that align with ambitious growth goals.
• Partner cross-functionally with culinary, operations, and supply chain experts to deliver exceptional service.
• Oversee seamless contract mobilisations, ensuring high satisfaction and smooth transitions.
• Represent The Cuisine Centre at national healthcare events — building your profile as a sector thought leader.

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years’ experience in strategic or national account management within foodservice, catering, or the public sector.
• Proven success managing complex, multi-site contracts with strong commercial results.
• Excellent influencing, negotiation, and relationship-building skills across all levels.
• Strategic thinker with a collaborative, proactive mindset and a passion for innovation.
• (Bonus) Experience in healthcare catering or understanding of pricing and contract frameworks.

Why Join Us

• Play a key role in a high-growth business backed by the UK’s leading foodservice group.
• Be part of a mission-led team making a real difference to patient nutrition and wellbeing.
• Work alongside sector experts who champion sustainability, quality, and innovation.
• Enjoy autonomy, visibility, and the opportunity to shape national partnerships that matter.

Join us. Lead change. Nourish the nation.
 Apply now to be part of The Cuisine Centre’s growth story.