Account Manager

Magpie Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in the UK is seeking an ambitious Account Manager to join their growing team. This role involves nurturing existing accounts, supporting outreach, and assisting with larger national accounts. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a drive to achieve results. The position offers a hybrid working model and real opportunities for career development, along with various company benefits including free product samples and discounts.

Benefits

Friendly and enthusiastic work environment

Flexible working hours

Real career growth opportunities

Free product samples

25% off trade prices

Qualifications

• Prior sales experience in FMCG would be desirable but not essential.
• Excellent command of MS Office suite.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with customers and engage stakeholders.
• Negotiate price increases and promotional plans.
• Monitor performance of commercial activities and report to leadership.

Skills

Sales experience in FMCG

MS Office proficiency

Strategic and analytical thinking

Communication and interpersonal skills

Result driven attitude

Job description

Account Manager – Kingston

Hybrid working • 8:30am - 4:00pm or 10:00am - 6:00pm • £32,000

A food company based in Kingston are on the looking for an ambitious Account Manager to join their growing team. The role will be varied and will provide unrivalled opportunities for growth, learning and progression in a fast-growing company.

Account Manager responsibilities and expectations include nurturing and growing existing accounts, supporting outreach to new accounts, and assisting senior team members with larger national accounts across channels.

Account Manager Responsibilities

• Build a strong working relationship with customers, engaging stakeholders at all levels and representing the Company with pride in relevant forums.
• Negotiate price increases, promotional plans and activation.
• Increase distribution of the existing range, gain new listings and launch NPDs.
• Pursue new business opportunities in target channels in the UK and in key EU markets.
• Monitor performance of commercial activities and prepare monthly reports for the senior leadership team.

Account Manager Specification

• Prior sales experience in FMCG would be an advantage but not essential.
• Excellent command of MS Office suite.
• Strategic, analytical with attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Drive, determination and commitment to get things done.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Result driven and confident to achieve company targets.

Company Benefits

• Friendly, enthusiastic, like-minded team – vibrant office working environment
• Flexible working hours (start between 8:30-10:00, finish between 4:30-6:00)
• Hybrid working model (3 days in-office and 2 days from home)
• Real opportunities to grow in your career and develop your skills as we scale the company
• Free product samples and new product testing sessions
• 25% off trade prices on all food products

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