Field-Based Foodservice Account Manager – South East UK

Pursuit Executive Recruitment Ltd; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected name in the food industry is seeking a Sales Account Manager to manage key business across the South East of England. This field-based role requires experience in foodservice or FMCG account management and entails developing strategic relationships, forecasting sales, and executing marketing plans. The position offers a salary up to £42,000 plus a company car and excellent benefits. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Benefits

Competitive salary and company car

25 days of holidays

Group personal pension with company contribution

Health & Wellbeing benefits with BUPA

Free lunches and drinks

Annual flu vaccination

Qualifications

• Proven experience in account management within foodservice, FMCG, or B2B food sales.
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and confidence in forecasting and budgets.
• Proactive time management and territory planning skills.
• Flexible, adaptable, and self‑motivated approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute annual and quarterly account objectives.
• Prepare thoroughly for each customer interaction.
• Secure strong customer engagement for marketing plans.
• Forecast, monitor, and control sales volume and budgets.
• Build and maintain long-term strategic relationships.
• Conduct regular business reviews with top accounts.

Skills

Account management experience

Strong negotiation skills

Excellent communication skills

Commercial awareness

Proactive time management

Strong IT skills

Job description

A respected name in the food industry is seeking a Sales Account Manager to manage key business across the South East of England. This field-based role requires experience in foodservice or FMCG account management and entails developing strategic relationships, forecasting sales, and executing marketing plans. The position offers a salary up to £42,000 plus a company car and excellent benefits. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.