Account Manager - food manufacturing

b3 jobs Ltd; Brockenhurst; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Account Manager to oversee customer relations and drive growth in the fresh produce sector. The role involves managing day-to-day operations, developing sales strategies, and collaborating with growers to meet customer needs. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including a performance-related bonus and generous annual leave. Ideal candidates will have experience in account management within the food industry, showcasing their ability to foster strong client relationships and identify new business opportunities. Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact in a thriving market.

Benefits

Performance Related Bonus

Pension

25 Days Annual Leave

Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• 2 years of account management experience in the food sector.
• Experience managing retailer accounts is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for customers, managing operations and strategic planning.
• Lead customer webinars and conduct regular visits to strengthen relationships.

Skills

Account Management

Customer Relationship Management

Business Development

Sales Strategy

Education

Degree in Business or Related Field

Job description

Account Manager - Fresh Produce

GBP35,000 to GBP40,000 per annum
Hampshire
Food Manufacturing
Job ref: 8893

A well-established company based in the UK offering commercial support to many companies across the country by creating company-specific sales strategies and negotiating programme volumes.

About the Account Manager job

The purpose of your role will be to act as the primary commercial contact for customers, managing both day-to-day operations and long-term strategic planning.

Key tasks

• Organise and participate in customer webinars and conferences, as well as conduct regular customer visits to strengthen relationships.
• Lead weekly forecast meetings and providing customers with comprehensive weekly farm reports.
• Collaborate closely with growers to ensure alignment between production and customer needs.
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities as well as lead and manage customer-specific projects to drive growth and innovation.

About You

The successful candidate shall have had 2 years of account management within a food environment, ideally managing retailer accounts. Food manufacturing experience would be a great advantage but not necessary.

Applicants will ideally be located in the New Forest or surrounding areas. A full UK driver s license is required.

More details

The Account Manager job (ref:8893) is paying GBP35,000 to GBP40,000 per annum according to your experience.

The site is based in Hampshire and is commutable from Bournemouth, Southampton, Ringwood, Brockenhurst, Lymington and surrounding areas.

The package includes a Performance Related Bonus, Pension and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

The working hours are Monday to Friday / 8am to 5pm.

Alternate job titles

Business Development Executive Business Development Manager Sales Executive Key Account Manager National Account Manager Sales Account Manager Food Industry Sales Jobs Food Commercial Jobs