Account Manager (12 month FTC)

Mindful Chef | B Corp; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

More Than Just A Job

We make healthy eating easy. We supply incredible, mindfully sourced ingredients to empower people to live healthier lives, whilst using our expertise to educate and reduce our impact on the environment.

If you would like to join one of the UK’s fastest growing B-corp and make a positive impact on people's lives, we would love to hear from you.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a proactive and results-driven Account Manager to oversee and nurture our partnership with Slimming World. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the client relationship, ensuring seamless project execution, and driving strategic initiatives that align with their brand values. You'll act as the primary point of contact, collaborating with different internal Mindful Chef teams to deliver a premium recipe box solution to Slimming World customers.

You will

1. Client Relationship Management – Develop and maintain a strong partnership with Slimming World, understanding their goals, challenges, and commercial opportunities.
2. Strategic Planning – Work closely with the client to develop and execute tailored marketing and communication strategies that align with their brand vision.
3. Project Management – Oversee the execution of campaigns, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
4. Cross-functional Collaboration – Work closely with different Mindful Chef teams including food, marketing, creative, supply chain, operations, and finance, to fulfill Slimming World’s ambitions.
5. Performance Analysis – Monitor key metrics, provide regular reports, and recommend optimizations to enhance partnership success.
6. Problem-solving & Innovation – Identify opportunities to add value, improve processes, and introduce new ideas that benefit both Mindful Chef and Slimming World.

Your profile

1. Proven experience in account management, client services, or commercial partnerships, ideally within the food industry.
2. Strong communication and relationship-building skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
3. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
4. A strategic thinker with a problem-solving mindset and a passion for delivering results.
5. Experience working in cross collaboration with multiple stakeholders including marketing, finance, and operations.
6. Ability to influence and negotiate with both internal teams and external partners to drive strategic objectives.
7. A genuine interest in food, health, and wellness.

Nice to have bits

1. Experience in supply chain operations, financial management, and product development.
2. Understanding of marketing strategies, campaign execution, and performance optimization.
3. Familiarity with pricing strategies, reporting, and commercial decision-making.
4. Experience in New Product Development (NPD), supplier management, and delivering insightful presentations on sales performance and strategy.

Why us?

1. A competitive package that rewards your skills and dedication.
2. Flexibility of hybrid working from our office based in Wandsworth.
3. Be part of a Better Business (B-Corp), making a positive impact on profit, people, and planet.
4. Join an award-winning startup backed by the largest food and beverage company globally.
5. Experience a workplace that feels like home, complete with free meals, a gym, a vertical farm, and pet-friendly policies.
6. Prioritise your well-being with perks like Vitality health insurance, access to learning resources, mental health support, and a generous holiday package (30 days + bank holidays).
7. Enjoy a 50% discount on all Mindful Chef products.
8. Enhanced policy of 6 months full pay primary parental leave and 6 weeks full pay secondary parental leave.

About Us

We are MINDFUL. This is intrinsic to everything we do. From the healthy recipes we design, to the local, expert and caring suppliers we select and the way we treat each other, our customers and our environment.

We are PERSONAL. We started Mindful Chef with our friends and families as customers and those are the kind of relationships we want to maintain however big we grow. Being real and true to ourselves and each other.

We are UNAFRAID. We want to be the best – to challenge conventions, to think differently and be imaginative in how we solve problems. Brave enough to take on the big players and to do what’s right even when it’s difficult.

Equal Opportunities

At Mindful Chef, we embrace diversity and inclusion as a foundation that enriches our culture and fuels the success of our business. We are mindful of everyone’s differences and we take pride in the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that each individual brings to our team.

We are unafraid to tackle biases and challenge stereotypes, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their personal strengths. Our commitment to diversity is not just a policy; it's a personal and collective responsibility that we take to heart.

We believe that by being mindful of our differences, unafraid to confront barriers, and embracing the personal stories and journeys of our team members, we can achieve greater innovation, creativity, and harmony in the workplace. Together we celebrate diversity, and together, we are better.