About the Opportunity

Our client is a well-established food manufacturing and distribution business with a strong presence across the UK. They are now looking for a commercially driven Account Manager to join their Food Service team, playing a pivotal role in growing and managing a portfolio of key accounts.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious sales professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to make a real impact. You will be responsible for developing new business whilst nurturing and growing existing customer relationships within the food service sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive new business development within the food service sector
• Manage and grow a portfolio of existing customer accounts
• Coordinate sales activity to maximise revenue with both new and existing customers
• Agree, review and maintain customer contracts to ensure compliance
• Monitor and action credit control in line with company policy
• Analyse sales figures and account data to provide meaningful commercial insight
• Monitor and deliver agreed budgets in collaboration with the Commercial Controller
• Continually review product margins and stay abreast of sector developments
• Liaise with customer service, technical and logistics teams to ensure a seamless customer experience
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key personnel across the customer base
• Manage all account activity including pricing, logistics, complaints, samples and reporting
• Attend industry events, trade shows and other functions as required

About You

• Excellent communication and influencing skills at all levels
• Highly organised, self-motivated and able to work on your own initiative
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present data
• Committed to delivering exceptional customer service and exceeding expectations
• Sound commercial acumen and an entrepreneurial approach to identifying new opportunities
• Ideally an understanding of the food service sector and knowledge of relevant product ranges
• A positive, energetic personality with real determination and passion

The Package

• Salary of £60,000
• Company car
• Performance-related bonus
• Remote working with regular monthly office days

INDL

Account Manager, Sales, Business Development