Account Manager

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus and commission structure

Car allowance

Flexible working opportunities

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy in Winchester is seeking an experienced Account Manager to nurture and grow a portfolio of key clients across the foodservice sector. You will develop long-term relationships, identify opportunities, and lead commercial discussions to drive revenue in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers flexible working, a clear path for career progression, and a competitive package with salary up to £45,000 plus bonus potential and car allowance.

Qualifications

• Experience in account management, sales or business development.
• Strong negotiation and commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to manage multiple customer accounts.
• Experience in food distribution, FMCG or hospitality advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a portfolio of key customer accounts.
• Build long-term relationships with restaurants, retailers, wholesalers and foodservice businesses.
• Identify new business opportunities and support sales growth.
• Lead commercial discussions and account development plans.
• Collaborate with operations, procurement and customer support teams.
• Conduct regular client meetings and business reviews.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity.
• Prepare forecasts, reports and performance updates.
• Support junior team members where required.
• Deliver excellent customer service at all times.

Skills

Account management

Relationship-building

Negotiation

Commercial awareness

Communication

Driving licence

Job description

Account Manager - Winchester | Earn up to £45,000 with bonus potential, flexible working, and genuine career progression.

We're looking for an experienced Account Manager to join a growing business in Winchester. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong relationship-building and commercial skills who enjoys managing key clients and driving business growth within a fast-paced environment.

If you've worked as a Sales Executive or Internal Account Manager and are looking for your next step, this role offers excellent earning potential, flexibility, and the chance to grow with an ambitious company.

Why apply for this Account Manager role?

You'll enjoy:

• Salary between £40,000 and £45,000
• Bonus and commission structure
• Car allowance
• Flexible working opportunities
• Career progression within a growing business
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to work with well-established foodservice clients across the UK

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop a portfolio of key customer accounts
• Build long-term relationships with restaurants, retailers, wholesalers, and foodservice businesses
• Identify new business opportunities and support sales growth
• Lead commercial discussions and account development plans
• Work closely with operations, procurement, and customer support teams
• Conduct regular client meetings and business reviews
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity
• Prepare forecasts, reports, and performance updatesSupport junior team members where required
• Deliver excellent customer service at all times

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience in account management, sales, or business development
• Strong negotiation and commercial awareness skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building ability
• Confident, proactive, and target-driven approach
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to manage multiple customer accounts effectively
• Strong organisation and administration skills
• Experience within food distribution, FMCG, or hospitality would be advantageous

If you're looking for your next Account Manager opportunity in Winchester and want to join a business with strong growth plans and long-term potential, we'd love to hear from you.