Account Manager

Found Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing fresh produce business is seeking an Account Manager to build relationships with retail partners and drive category expansion. The role offers a competitive salary between £30,000 and £40,000 with opportunities for career progression. Ideal candidates should have account management experience, strong organisational skills, and be proactive in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Clear career progression

Hands-on experience in a growing business

Opportunity to work with major retailers

Qualifications

• Experience in account management within retail or produce.
• Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the growth of the fresh produce portfolio with retail partners.
• Managing day-to-day retailer relationships and ensuring smooth communication.
• Collaborating with internal teams to deliver on business targets.

Skills

Account management experience

Strong organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Proactive and self-motivated

Job description

Account Manager | Fresh Produce | Retail Partnerships | Career Progression

Location: Maidstone, Kent

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000

Working Hours: Full Time

About the Business

This fast-growing fresh produce business supplies a range fresh produce to major retailers across the UK. Working closely with growers and suppliers, they deliver high-quality, fresh produce year-round with a focus on innovation and category growth.

They are seeking an Account Manager to support relationships with key retail partners and help drive the expansion into new categories. You'll join a collaborative team with a startup culture, contributing to growth, improving processes and shaping the future of the business while developing your career.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the growth of the fresh produce portfolio with retail partners.
• Managing day-to-day retailer relationships and ensuring smooth communication across stakeholders.
• Collaborating with internal teams to deliver on business targets and category expansion plans.
• Gaining commercial experience and understanding of P&L, with coaching and support from senior management.

What's In It for You

• Competitive salary of £30,000 - £40,000 with clear career progression.
• Hands-on experience in a fast-growing, innovative business with a strong growth trajectory.
• Opportunity to work closely with major retailers and build commercial expertise.
• Encouragement to bring fresh ideas and contribute to process improvements.

Your Background

• Experience in account management within retail or produce ideally.
• Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated and comfortable in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment.

Join a Business That Invests in You

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business at a pivotal stage of expansion. If you're ambitious, enjoy taking ownership, and want to develop your commercial career while helping shape the future of a fast-growing fresh produce business, this role is for you.

Apply today or get in touch with Caitlin at Found Food & Drink