Account Manager (12 Month FTC)

Kandhu Recruitment Ltd; London; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an experienced Account Manager to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This fully remote role allows you to support one of the UK's leading food retailers, ensuring smooth project management and service delivery. You'll build strong relationships, oversee project capacities, and identify opportunities for service expansion. With a focus on communication and proactive problem-solving, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. If you're a solutions-oriented team player with a positive attitude, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Up to 25 days’ annual leave

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Payroll Giving & Cycle to Work schemes

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in Account or Project Management.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage service delivery and stakeholder relationships.
• Compile performance and status reports for clients.

Skills

Account Management

Project Management

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Excel

PowerPoint

Attention to Detail

Job description

Account Manager – 12-Month Fixed Term Contract

We are seeking an experienced Account Manager to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves managing and progressing product approvals, ensuring specifications, pack copy, and artwork follow correct processes efficiently.

This opportunity allows you to support one of the UK’s leading food retailers, providing day-to-day service delivery and collaborating closely with their internal teams.

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

• 12-Month Fixed Term Contract – Competitive salary
• Fully remote role with flexible working options

THE ACCOUNT MANAGER ROLE

As an Account Manager, you will serve as the key contact for the client, ensuring smooth project management and service delivery. Building strong relationships and providing expert guidance to meet client needs will be essential.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing service delivery and stakeholder relationships internally and externally.
• Overseeing project capacity, capabilities, and prioritization.
• Identifying opportunities to expand and develop services.
• Representing the business at client meetings and maintaining strong relationships.
• Compiling performance and status reports.
• Handling client feedback and managing challenging conversations professionally.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Successful candidates will have experience in Account Management or Project Management, preferably within FMCG or food retail sectors. Attributes include:

• At least 1 year of experience in Account or Project Management.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented team player.
• Excellent IT skills, especially in Excel and PowerPoint.
• High accuracy, speed, and attention to detail.
• A positive, eager-to-learn attitude.
• Ability to develop efficient processes.

BENEFITS

• Up to 25 days’ annual leave
• Company pension scheme
• Remote flexible working
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Payroll Giving & Cycle to Work schemes

If this role interests you, apply today!

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