External Account Manager - Food Ingredients

TN United Kingdom; London; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global distributor of food ingredients as an External Account Manager. This fully remote role offers the chance to develop new business and grow existing client relationships across London and the Midlands. You will collaborate with technical sales teams, manage sales plans, and achieve profit targets. With a focus on innovation in the FMCG market, this organization provides stability and career progression. If you have a strong B2B sales background in food ingredients and a passion for driving success, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record of increasing sales figures and margins.
• Strong analytical skills for reporting and pricing.

Responsibilities

• Manage profit and growth targets for the region.
• Develop new trading accounts and manage existing relationships.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Analytical skills

Customer relationship management

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External Account Manager - Food Ingredients, London

Client: D R Newitt

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 9085943d6463

Job Views: 13

Posted: 29.04.2025

Expiry Date: 13.06.2025

Job Description:

Job Description

External Account Manager – Food Ingredients
Global Ingredients Distributor
Fully Remote Role
• Salary up to £45,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits
• Region covered is London, Bristol & Swansea

If you are an experienced B2B salesperson with a background in food ingredients, this is a fantastic opportunity. This role involves developing new businesses and growing existing clients using your industry skills.

The Company
This organisation is a leading player in Chemicals and Ingredients for the FMCG market. They supply products to sectors including food, pharmaceuticals, and automotive. As a global operation, they are established in over 75 countries, offering stability and career progression.

The Role
You will be responsible for the area from London to the Midlands and surrounding regions. This is a fully remote, client-facing role involving on-the-road visits. Your duties include:
• Managing monthly, quarterly, and annual profit and growth targets for your region
• Collaborating with the Technical Sales Manager to maximize sales opportunities
• Business Development: creating new trading accounts and managing existing relationships
• Developing sales plans and managing accounts through calls and visits.

Products include flavours & colours, acidulants, shelf-life regulators, starches, oils & fats, vitamins, amino acids, phosphates, stabilizers, etc.
Customers include bakers, confectionery, food supplements, food processing, and beverage sectors.

Your Skills & Experience
To qualify, you should have:
• B2B sales experience in food and/or ingredients
• A full, clean driving license
• Strong analytical skills, comfortable with figures for reporting and customer pricing
• A proven track record of increasing sales figures and margins