Field Account Manager

JR United Kingdom; Scotland; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the bakery ingredients sector is looking for a passionate field sales representative in Scotland. This role offers autonomy and flexibility, allowing you to manage your own diary while building valuable customer relationships. You will drive sales growth and work closely with various internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ sales experience, ideally in food or ingredients.
• Confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated and capable of managing a remote territory.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of existing accounts and win new business.
• Build relationships with independent bakeries across Scotland.
• Maintain records and produce monthly reports.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication

Relationship-building

Commercial awareness

Planning ability

Job description

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Are you passionate about food and would enjoy selling high performance bakery ingredients to artisan and craft bakeries? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, business that combines the culture of a close-knit team with the benefits of working for a multinational group.

This is a home-based, field sales role where you'll manage your own diary and spend 3–4 days per week on the road visiting loyal customers and developing new business opportunities across a well-established territory. You'll spend 1-2 days working from home on your administration, scheduling and follow ups and about once a month you'll need to come into the office.

Why consider this opportunity?

• You'll be selling high-quality, recognisable bakery ingredients that customers value
• You'll have the help of a dedicated telesales colleague to support account activity
• Full flexibility and remote working. Plan your work and manage your diary autonomously
• A varied and customer-facing role with freedom and ownership

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of existing accounts while identifying and winning new business
• Build trusted relationships with independent bakeries across Scotland
• Create and deliver account development plans to grow sales and margin
• Work closely with internal teams including telesales, technical, credit control, and logistics
• Maintain accurate records, produce monthly reports, and support business forecasting

Essential skills:

• At least 2 years’ sales experience, ideally within the food or ingredients sector
• Confident communicator with strong relationship-building and influencing skills
• Commercially aware, numerate and organised, with good planning ability
• Self-motivated and capable of managing a remote, field-based territory
• Must be based in Scotland, preferably within the central belt

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys selling a quality product, values customer relationships, and wants to work in a flexible and empowering environment.