Foodservice Account Manager – Hybrid (SE) with Company Car

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Account Manager in the foodservice sector, to drive sales and maintain key relationships. This role entails developing strategic account objectives, managing customer engagement, and analyzing sales performance. The ideal candidate will have proven account management experience in foodservice or B2B sectors and strong analytical and negotiation skills. Excellent benefits offered including a competitive salary, bonus, and company car. The position is home-based, covering the South East of the UK.

Benefits

Competitive Salary and Company Car

25 days holiday increasing to 28 days

Up to 10 extra days for long service

4% company contribution to pension

Life Cover: 3 x salary

Occupational maternity pay

BUPA health plan

Free lunch 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 with confidence in forecasting and budgets.
• Proactive time management and territory planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute annual and quarterly account objectives.
• Prepare for customer interactions with clear objectives.
• Secure customer engagement for marketing plans.
• Forecast, monitor, and control sales volume and budgets.
• Manage account payments ensuring adherence to terms.
• Analyse sales performance and achieve targets.
• Build relationships with key contacts and decision makers.
• Conduct business reviews with top regional accounts.

Skills

Account management experience

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Data analysis

Time management

IT skills

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Account Manager in the foodservice sector, to drive sales and maintain key relationships. This role entails developing strategic account objectives, managing customer engagement, and analyzing sales performance. The ideal candidate will have proven account management experience in foodservice or B2B sectors and strong analytical and negotiation skills. Excellent benefits offered including a competitive salary, bonus, and company car. The position is home-based, covering the South East of the UK.