Field-Based Key Account Manager - North England Growth

Puratos; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £60k

Sales incentive up to 5%

Car allowance £6k per year

Private healthcare

Pension 7.5%

25 days leave

Life insurance

Loyalty awards

Monthly recognition

Perkbox

Training

Job summary

Puratos, a global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, seeks a Field Based Key Account Manager to drive profitable sales growth in the North of England. You will nurture existing accounts and identify new business opportunities while aligning with Puratos UK strategy.

Key responsibilities include managing P&L, developing senior-level customer relationships, and coordinating with supply chain and customer service to ensure service excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years commercial experience managing customer portfolios.
• Willing to travel across the North of England.
• Knowledge of forecasting (S&OP), demand planning, budget setting, margin management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; strong interpersonal and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Full P&L ownership and delivery of budgeted growth across all sectors, including volume, net sales and margin.
• Develop strategic relationships with customers at all levels (NPD, Technical, Sales, Operations & Commercial).
• Identify new business opportunities aligned with strategic priorities and product ranges.
• Define and implement Key Account Plans (KAP) with strategically focused key customers.
• Manage forecast accuracy and S&OP with Supply Chain Manager to ensure high service levels and minimise waste.
• Collaborate with Customer Service for order processing and follow-up.
• Be a consultative point of contact for customers on product use in finished goods applications.

Skills

Account management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Forecasting

CRM

Power BI

Presentation skills

Travel willingness

Tools

CRM

Power BI

IBP forecasting

Job description

Puratos, a global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, seeks a Field Based Key Account Manager to drive profitable sales growth in the North of England. You will nurture existing accounts and identify new business opportunities while aligning with Puratos UK strategy.

Key responsibilities include managing P&L, developing senior-level customer relationships, and coordinating with supply chain and customer service to ensure service excellence.