Junior Account Executive

Barfoots of Botley; Chichester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food business based in Chichester seeks a Customer Account Executive to support commercial operations and manage customer relationships. This junior-level role offers an opportunity to gain insight into the fresh produce industry, providing administrative support and monitoring sales data. Ideal candidates should have strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills, as well as proficiency in MS Office applications.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

24/7 Online GP access

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted leisure membership

Discounted vegetable box scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Ideally educated to A Level or equivalent level.
• Previous FMCG or Food/Produce experience desirable.
• Strong understanding of customer relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Commercial Manager with daily customer activity.
• Maintaining and updating internal systems and customer portals.
• Monitoring customer stock levels and supply issues.

Skills

Customer relationship management

Analytical capability

Interpersonal skills

Communication and presentation skills

Project/priority management

Education

A Level or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Applications

Job description

Customer Account Executive

Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

Office based

Overview

Growing is in our nature. Over 40 years ago, we started life as a small family farm with a handful of people and a modest range of crops. Today, we’re a global farming and food business working thousands of acres and employing thousands of people around the world to grow, process, pack and market a range of fresh produce.

Supplying our premium produce to some of the UK’s leading retailers and restaurants, we are very proud of what we do and how we do it. With our impressive green credentials, we truly are committed to sustainability, demonstrating continued investment in the latest technologies to help maintain our carbon neutral footprint.

The Role

This junior-level role offers a fantastic opportunity to begin a career in the fresh produce industry, supporting the wider Non-Retail Commercial Team at Barfoots. Working with some of the UK’s leading foodservice and wholesale customers, you’ll gain valuable insight into the commercial operations of a fast-paced, dynamic sector.

You’ll provide administrative and customer-facing support, maintain accurate data, and help manage internal processes across Planning, Supply Chain, and Finance. The role also involves monitoring sales and inventory data to help spot opportunities, resolve challenges, and contribute to strong, service-led customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the Commercial Manager with daily customer activity
• Maintaining and updating internal systems and customer portals
• Assisting with product setup and coordination across teams
• Helping prepare reports and presentations
• Monitoring customer stock levels and supply issues
• Spotting commercial opportunities and flagging insights
• Liaising with Finance to help resolve invoice or payment queries

Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Ideally educated to A Level or equivalent level
• Previous FMCG or Food/Produce experience desirable
• Strong understanding of customer relationship management
• Ability to project/priority manage
• Analytical capability
• Commercial Awareness
• Strong interpersonal skills / relationship building both internal and external
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proficient in the use of MS Office Applications
• Full UK driving Licence

Why Work for Barfoots?

• Investors In People Silver Award status.
• Company pension scheme
• 24/7 Online GP access
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Benefits Platform
• Development opportunities
• Discounted leisure membership
• Discounted vegetable box scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Approved training centre for Highfield qualifications
• Committed to Sustainability