Account Manager

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Hybrid working

Free onsite parking

Life assurance

Company pension

Growth opportunities

Supportive culture

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is partnering with a growing food wholesale business in Norwich to recruit an ambitious Account Manager. You'll manage an established portfolio, win new business, and drive profitable growth across the organisation.

This hybrid role offers a competitive salary plus a bonus scheme, plus benefits and career progression in a supportive team environment. You’ll interact across functions to deliver excellent customer service and growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in account management, sales or business development.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication abilities.
• Retail customer accounts management experience is a plus.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail; advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow existing customer accounts.
• Identify and convert new business opportunities.
• Analyze sales trends, risks and growth opportunities.
• Lead customer presentations, pitches and negotiations.
• Manage projects from brief through to delivery and reports.
• Produce forecasts, budgets and performance reports.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver exceptional service.

Skills

Account management

Sales

Business development

Negotiation

Relationship building

Communication

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Tools

Excel

Job description

Account Manager | FMCG & Food Wholesale

Norwich | Hybrid Working | Competitive Salary + Bonus

Are you a commercially-minded Account Manager who thrives on building relationships, spotting opportunities, and driving growth?

We're partnering with a successful and growing food wholesale business looking to strengthen its Sales & Marketing team with the addition of an ambitious Account Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company with a strong culture, exciting growth plans, and a genuine commitment to employee development.

The Role

You'll take ownership of an established customer portfolio while proactively identifying and winning new business opportunities. From managing key accounts and analysing sales performance to leading customer meetings and negotiating deals, you'll play a key role in driving profitable growth across the business.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing and growing existing customer accounts
• Identifying and converting new business opportunities
• Analysing sales trends, risks, and growth opportunities
• Leading customer presentations, pitches, and negotiations
• Managing projects from brief through to successful delivery
• Producing forecasts, budgets, and performance reports
• Working cross-functionally to deliver exceptional customer service

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in account management, sales, or business development
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Excellent relationship-building and communication abilities
• Management of Retail customer accounts
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence analysing data
• Food, FMCG, or wholesale sector experience
• Positive, proactive, and results-driven mindset

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary
• Company bonus scheme
• Hybrid working
• Free onsite parking
• Life assurance
• Company pension
• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Genuine opportunities for growth and progression

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact within a growing and ambitious food business, we'd love to hear from you.