Junior Account Manager

Magpie Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Junior Account Manager to join an ambitious organic food company in Kingston. The role offers hybrid working with flexible hours and significant opportunities for personal growth and career development. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and the ability to foster relationships with clients and stakeholders. Prior sales experience in FMCG is advantageous but not essential.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working model

Free product samples

Discount on food products

Qualifications

• Prior sales experience in FMCG would be an advantage but not essential.
• Excellent command of MS Office suite.
• Drive, determination and commitment to get things done.

Responsibilities

• Build strong working relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Negotiate price increases and promotional plans.
• Pursue new business opportunities in UK and EU markets.

Skills

Sales experience in FMCG

MS Office suite

Analytical skills

Communication abilities

Interpersonal abilities

Results driven

Job description

Junior Account Manager

Kingston • 8:30am – 4pm or 10am – 6pm • Hybrid working • £30,000

An organic food company based in Kingston are on the looking for an ambitious Junior Account Manager to join their growing team. The role will be varied and will provide unrivalled opportunities for growth, learning and progression in a fast‑growing company.

Junior Account Management Responsibilities

• Build a strong working relationship with the customers engaging stakeholders at all levels and represent the Company with pride in all relevant forums.
• Negotiate price increases, promotional plans and activation.
• Increase distribution of existing range, gain new listings and launch NPDs.
• Pursue new business opportunities in target channels in the UK and in key EU markets.
• Monitor performance of commercial activities and prepare monthly reports for senior leadership team.

Requirements

• Prior sales experience in FMCG would be an advantage but not essential.
• Excellent command of MS Office suite.
• Strategic, analytical with attention to detail and excellent organisation skills.
• Drive, determination and commitment to get things done.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Result driven and confident to achieve company targets.

Company Benefits

• Friendly, enthusiastic, like minded team – vibrant office working environment.
• Flexible working hours (start between 8:30‑10am finish between 4:30‑6pm).
• Hybrid working model (3 days per week in-office and 2 days from home).
• Real opportunities to grow in your career and develop your skills as we scale the company.
• Free product samples and new product testing sessions.
• 25% off trade prices on all food products.