Commercial Account Manager – Fresh Produce

Tailored Resourcing Solution; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fresh produce supplier in the UK is looking for a Commercial Account Manager. This role involves building strong relationships with key commercial contacts and managing large product categories. Candidates must have experience in account management, particularly within the retail sector, and a strong commitment to customer service. This position offers a competitive salary and a chance to be part of a dynamic team during an exciting period of growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in a comparable Account/Commercial role managing key retail customer accounts.
• Ability to maintain high customer service standards in a demanding environment.
• Confident and commercially driven with a positive approach.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with key commercial contacts.
• Manage large product categories with key customers.
• Ensure commercial expectations are met.

Skills

Customer service

Relationship management

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Job description

A market leader within their sector, our Client is an established and highly regarded Fresh Produce Supplier to the major retailers, catering and wholesale sectors. We currently offer an excellent opportunity to join the business at an exciting time of growth as Commercial Account Manager to become a fundamental part of the successful supply of product to key customers.

The successful Commercial Account Manager will work closely with the commercial team to offer and deliver the highest standard of customer satisfaction. This is a pivotal position at a crucial and exciting time and offers a commercially driven individual the opportunity to become a key member of the commercial team and support the success of the business going forward.

Responsibilities

• Build honest and strong relationships with key commercial contacts
• Work as part of the team to ensure commercial expectations are met
• Manage and develop large product categories with key customers
• Manage pricing, costs, product, and service

Qualifications / Requirements

• Ability to work within a demanding environment, whilst maintaining a high level of customer service
• Experience gained within a comparable Account / Commercial role, ideally having managed key retail customer accounts
• Confident, passionate, commercially driven individual, with a positive approach
• Fresh Produce / Fresh Food experience is essential

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who is seeking a comparable role or an individual who is now seeking their next step within a commercially focused career.

Location: South East England / Kent
Salary: Competitive; dependent on experience