Buying Account Manager

JR United Kingdom; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food organization is seeking a Buying Account Manager in Watford, offering a salary up to £50k plus benefits. You will manage customer accounts, source food products, and provide valuable insights for cost-saving and market analysis, all while enjoying a culture focused on personal development.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Pension plan

Health benefits

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Experience in a food buying role or relevant sales role.
• Passion for trading and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to build relationships and provide excellent service.

Responsibilities

• Manage a group of customers and provide world-class food buying service.
• Source products by understanding customer needs.
• Recommend cost-saving initiatives and conduct market analysis.

Skills

Negotiation

Commercial Awareness

Influencing Skills

Presentation Skills

Job description

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Buying Account Manager, Watford, Hertfordshire

Client: Seven Search and Selection Ltd

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Our client:

• Leading food organisation working across all out of home sectors
• Fantastic culture focused on personal development that offers flexible working
• Clear strategy focused on sales and profit growth
• This role has arisen because of promotion
• Flexible working 2 days in the office near Windsor

The role:

• As Buying Account Manager, you will manage a designated group of customers and provide a world-class food buying service that meets the needs of the company and customers
• Working across all food categories, you will understand the needs of your customers and source products on their behalf
• Managing category reviews, you will recommend cost-saving initiatives and present pricing and market analysis with recommendations
• You will be someone currently working in a food buying role within a fast-paced organization or in a sales role considering a move into buying
• As Buying Account Manager, you will demonstrate a passion for trading, with a flair for commerciality and negotiation
• You will have excellent influencing and presenting skills and be great at building internal and external relationships

Benefits & details:

• Salary up to £50k plus car allowance, bonus, pension, and health
• Flexible working 2 days a week in the office near Windsor
• Genuine focus on personal development within a fantastic culture

Please send your CV using the form on this page, quoting reference 1/17377/7. Confidentiality assured.

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