Account Manager - Fresh Produce

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Account Manager to act as the primary commercial contact for customers. This role involves managing day-to-day operations and strategic planning to enhance customer relationships. The ideal candidate will have experience in account management within the food sector, with a focus on driving growth and innovation. This position offers a competitive salary, performance-related bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave. If you're passionate about fostering customer connections and driving business success, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Performance Related Bonus

Pension

25 Days Annual Leave

Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of account management experience in a food environment.
• Experience managing retailer accounts is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organise customer webinars and conduct regular visits.
• Lead weekly forecast meetings and provide comprehensive reports.
• Identify business development opportunities and manage projects.

Skills

Account Management

Business Development

Customer Relationship Management

Sales Strategy

Education

Experience in Food Environment

UK Driver's License

Job description

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

1. Organise and participate in customer webinars and conferences, as well as conduct regular customer visits to strengthen relationships.
2. Lead weekly forecast meetings and provide customers with comprehensive weekly farm reports.
3. Collaborate closely with growers to ensure alignment between production and customer needs.
4. 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 at least 2 years of account management experience within a food environment, ideally managing retailer accounts. Food manufacturing experience would be a great advantage but is 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) offers a salary of £35,000 to £40,000 per annum depending on 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 of annual leave plus bank holidays.

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

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