Account Manager - JS Ready Meals

Greencore; Leeds; Híbrido; GBP 42.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Holidays

Enhanced parental leave and menopause

Wellbeing Centre platform

Employee discount platform

Greencore Qualifications

Company share save scheme

Life insurance up to 4x salary

Pension contributions (matched)

Descripción de la vacante

Greencore in Leeds Broadgate is seeking an Account Manager for Sainsbury’s Ready Meals. You will shape account strategies, manage cross-functional relationships and deliver value for the customer and Greencore.

The role is hybrid with regular travel; attendance at Sainsbury’s Head Office most Tuesdays for meetings is expected, with flexible working from home otherwise.

Formación

• Degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in FMCG or retail account management.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and deliver strategic account plans aligned to Greencore’s wider customer strategy.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key stakeholders using market insight to anticipate customer needs.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Portfolio teams to create compelling propositions.
• Lead joint business planning and customer negotiations to maximise sales and profitability.
• Challenge existing ways of working to drive continuous improvement across Greencore and customer partnerships.
• Produce accurate demand forecasts, ensuring supply chain alignment and robust financial planning.
• Travel regularly to customer sites (full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle required).

Conocimientos

Account Management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Driving licence

Educación

Degree calibre or equivalent experience

Descripción del empleo

Location: Leeds Broadgate

Why Greencore?

Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we’re one of the UK’s leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better.

Job Description

Job: Account Manager – Sainsbury’s Ready Meals

Location: Leeds Broadgate

Why Greencore?

Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we’re one of the UK’s leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better.

As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we’re proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn.

Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.

This is a flexible hybrid role with regular travel. To support close collaboration with both the customer and wider team, you will be required to attend the Sainsbury’s Head Office most Tuesday's for weekly meetings and team collaboration sessions. Outside of this, there is flexibility to work from home and travel to other business locations as required.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives on building strong customer relationships, spotting new opportunities and working collaboratively, while enjoying the benefits of a flexible approach to working.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for shaping and executing account strategies, working cross-functionally to unlock value, and ensuring we consistently meet both customer expectations and internal performance targets.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and deliver strategic account plans aligned to Greencore’s wider customer strategy
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key stakeholders, using market and competitor insight to anticipate and meet customer needs
• Collaborate with Marketing and Portfolio teams to create compelling, customer-focused propositions
• Lead joint business planning and customer negotiations to maximise sales and profitability
• Challenge existing ways of working to drive continuous improvement across both Greencore and customer partnerships
• Produce accurate demand forecasts, ensuring supply chain alignment and robust financial planning
• Identify and capitalise on new business opportunities within the accounts
• Travel regulary to customer sites (full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle required)

What We’re Looking For

• Degree calibre (or equivalent experience)
• Strong understanding of the convenience food market
• Proven experience in Account Management within FMCG or retail
• Experience managing or influencing people and cross-functional teams
• Commercially astute with strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Full UK driving licence

What You’ll Get In Return

• Competitive salary and job-related benefits
• Holidays
• Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies
• Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
• Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
• Greencore Qualifications
• Company share save scheme
• Life insurance up to 4x salary
• Competitive matched pension contributions

At Greencore, we value individuality and believe our diverse teams are key to our success. You’ll be supported with continuous development opportunities and the chance to grow your career within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

We reserve the right to close the advert ahead of the specified closing date.