Account Manager - Fresh Produce

D R Newitt Recruitment; Tonbridge; Vor Ort; GBP 38.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Free on-site parking

Company pension scheme

Share scheme (optional)

Learning & development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Zusammenfassung

D R Newitt Recruitment represents a client in the fresh produce sector seeking an Account Manager near Tonbridge, Kent. The role focuses on linking growers with UK supermarket retailers, managing OTIF, forecasts, and category plans to drive efficiency.

Applicants should have fresh produce account management experience, strong data analysis skills, and proficiency in Excel/Power BI. The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with 8:00–17:00 hours and on-site parking.

Qualifikationen

• Proven account management or commercial experience within fresh produce, or food manufacturing.
• Deep understanding of fresh produce supply chains and UK major retailer requirements.
• Strong commercial acumen with confidence in analysing sales, market, and financial data.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Power BI, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive, resilient, and collaborative approach.
• £45,000 per annum.
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
• Company pension scheme and optional share scheme.
• Structured learning and development opportunities.
• Free on-site parking.
• Employee Assistance Programme & Cycle to Work scheme.

Aufgaben

• Manage day-to-day commercial and operational relationships, overseeing volumes, profitability, OTIF, forecast accuracy, availability, and waste.
• Act as the critical link between supply and demand, ensuring retailer priorities align with grower capabilities.
• Collaborate with UK retail buying, technical, supply chain, and product development teams to shape category plans, range reviews, and seasonal programmes.
• Lead New Product Development (NPD) from concept to launch, working alongside growers on new product varieties, packaging formats, and sustainability initiatives.
• Utilise sales, financial, and market data to identify growth opportunities, mitigate risks, support commercial negotiations, and deliver clear performance reports.
• Take the lead in resolving supply, quality, and service challenges efficiently.

Kenntnisse

Account management

Fresh produce knowledge

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

MS Excel/Power BI

Tools

MS Excel

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Positioned at the heart of our client's operations, this role is the vital link connecting international growers with leading UK supermarket retailers.

If you bring strong commercial awareness combined with a deep understanding of fresh produce supply chains(managing OTIF, forecasting accuracy, waste reduction, and seasonal range execution) then this role offers the opportunity to drive category efficiency and supply chain excellence across key produce categories.

Job Title: Account Manager – Fresh Produce

Location: Near Tonbridge, Kent

Salary: £45,000 per annum

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day commercial and operational relationships, overseeing volumes, profitability, OTIF, forecast accuracy, availability, and waste.
• Act as the critical link between supply and demand, ensuring retailer priorities align with grower capabilities.
• Collaborate with UK retail buying, technical, supply chain, and product development teams to shape category plans, range reviews, and seasonal programmes.
• Lead New Product Development (NPD) from concept to launch, working alongside growers on new product varieties, packaging formats, and sustainability initiatives.
• Utilise sales, financial, and market data to identify growth opportunities, mitigate risks, support commercial negotiations, and deliver clear performance reports.
• Take the lead in resolving supply, quality, and service challenges efficiently.

Key Requirements

• Proven account management or commercial experience within fresh produce, or food manufacturing.
• Deep understanding of fresh produce supply chains and UK major retailer requirements.
• Strong commercial acumen with confidence in analysing sales, market, and financial data.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Power BI, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive, resilient, and collaborative approach.
• £45,000 per annum.
• 33 days annual leave (6.6 weeks including bank holidays).
• Company pension scheme and optional share scheme.
• Structured learning and development opportunities.
• Free on-site parking.
• Employee Assistance Programme & Cycle to Work scheme.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM / 40 hours per week)