Account Manager

Alexander Steele Recruitment; Biggleswade; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40k salary

10% bonus opportunity

5% matched pension contribution

33 days annual leave

Healthcare scheme

Supportive work culture

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Junior Account Manager in Biggleswade, UK. This hybrid role involves managing and growing customer accounts, focusing on profitability and strategic alignment. Ideal candidates will have a degree or equivalent and experience in managing retailer accounts. A salary of 40k with bonuses and benefits, including a supportive culture, are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience managing retailer accounts.
• Some experience in people management.
• Experience in a fast-paced produce environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Understand and align with the customer’s strategy.
• Develop annual account plans with clear objectives.
• Manage cross-functional relationships.
• Conduct regular business and category reviews.
• Oversee product and range performance.
• Monitor competitor activity.
• Review sales forecasts and promotional plans.
• Support commercial negotiations.
• Provide monthly trading reports.

Skills

Relationship-building skills

Influencing abilities

Organisational abilities

Confident communication

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Compensation

This range is provided by Alexander Steele Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

About our Client

A leading produce supplier delivering high-quality products to the UK’s major retailers.

The Role

Hybrid (3 days in office)

We are seeking an ambitious Junior Account Manager eager to progress into an Account Manager role. In this position, you will commercially manage and grow the customer’s produce business by delivering category objectives across volume, price, and mix - while maintaining a sharp focus on bottom-line profitability. This role is dedicated to the Co-op account and will work closely with the Head of Commercial for support and guidance.

Key responsibilities

• Understand and align with the customer’s strategy, category plans, and business processes.


• Develop and agree annual account plans with clear objectives.


• Manage cross-functional relationships including buying, marketing, merchandising, product development, and supply chain.


• Conduct regular business and category reviews to set future goals and identify improvement areas.


• Oversee product and range performance, managing new product launches to meet marketing and financial targets.


• Monitor competitor activity and update both internal teams and customers accordingly.


• Review sales forecasts and promotional plans to ensure KPIs and service levels are met.


• Support commercial negotiations on pricing, specification, distribution, and volumes to achieve business goals.


• Provide monthly trading reports highlighting variances, plans, and potential risks and opportunities.

Candidate Profile

• Ideally educated to degree level or equivalent


• Experience managing retailer accounts, with strong relationship-building skills


• Determined and enthusiastic, with excellent influencing and organisational abilities


• Confident communicator and presenter, skilled at analysing competitive activity, market trends, and opportunities


• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word at an intermediate to advanced level


• Fresh thinker, flexible, and focused on teamwork and customer service


• Some experience in people management


• Experience working in a fast-paced produce environment would be beneficial


• Full driving licence required

What we Offer

• 40k salary, 10% bonus opportunity, 5% matched pension contribution


• 33 days annual leave (inc. bank holidays)


• Healthcare scheme available via salary sacrifice


• Pension scheme and other company benefits


• A supportive and team-oriented culture within an ambitious business

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales, Business Development, and Marketing

Industries

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Services, and Food and Beverage Retail