ACCOUNT MANAGER

Groupe Avril; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary

Holiday entitlements

Support for personal development

Job summary

Groupe Avril is looking for an Account Manager to manage key Food & Nutrition customers in Northallerton, UK. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving sales and maximizing profit margins while ensuring high levels of customer service.

You will work in a supportive environment focusing on both personal development and work-life balance. The role offers competitive salary and benefits. Candidates should have a proven track record in sales and the ability to build strong relationships.

Qualifications

• Strong track record in sales or related functions.
• Proactive attitude and ability to manage multiple relationships.
• Enthusiasm for personal growth in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage key customers in the Food & Nutrition sector.
• Identify new commercial opportunities in the UK market.
• Exceed sales targets and achieve agreed KPIs.
• Ensure high service levels and timely responses to inquiries.

Skills

Commercial performance delivery

Knowledge of manufacturing and distribution chain

Networking and relationship building

Creative thinking

Understanding of compliance needs

Job description

Account Manager

Location: The Olive House Standard Way Business Park, 30 Standard Way, Northallerton, DL6, United Kingdom.

Contract: Fixed‑term.

Responsibilities

• Manage a range of Food & Nutrition key customers and business‑critical accounts for the UK.
• Understand and consistently review the relevant markets, recognising new commercial opportunities in the UK.
• Quickly establish an in‑depth knowledge of the sector, oils in the product range.
• Proactively ensure growth by identifying new selling opportunities through range selling and telephone business reviews.
• Maximise divisional profit margins utilising relationships with Commercial leads, Commercial team and Procurement.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with customers, ensuring they are well‑briefed with market information.
• Exceed sales targets, maximise margin and achieve agreed KPIs.
• Participate in all sales meetings – and development learning sessions to maximise success.
• Actively support Key Account Manager and National Account Manager where necessary.
• Ensure optimisation of all resources available to the sales force in the Division.
• Develop strong working relationships with Finance, Operations and Technical Divisions across the wider business.
• Prepare and communicate for monthly sales meetings and complete S&OP for Finance.
• Ensure a high level of service is maintained at all times and respond to all enquiries in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ensure cooperation with the Customer Service team on issue resolution for all customers.
• Comply with all relevant operational, audit and trading guidelines.
• Understand and assist in the implementation of the strategy for the F&N Oils Division.
• Work with Head of Commercial to understand the credit risk inherent in the customer portfolio.
• Work in a culture that encourages ethical conduct, open communication and commitment to compliance consistent with Our values of Respect, Boldness and Performance.
• Promptly communicate to Manager and assist in investigating all relevant complaints, possible violations or irregularities, taking appropriate action where necessary.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong and proven track record of delivering commercial performance through sales or other sales functions.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and distribution chain activities.
• Action‑oriented and able to deal with multiple relationships effectively.
• Creative thinker able to challenge established ways of doing things.
• Excellent networking, interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Understanding of the regulated environment and compliance needs.
• Enthusiasm to grow and progress in a new environment and to take on new challenges daily – with the full support of the commercial team.

Benefits

You will join a company with ambitious goals and a welcoming atmosphere. Both your personal development and work‑life balance are equally important to us. You can expect an attractive salary and holiday entitlements along with numerous benefits.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Oleon is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that embraces all forms of diversity. We ensure equal opportunities in our recruitment and integration processes and ensure that you can be yourself in our professional environment.