Junior Account Manager

MorePeople; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

MorePeople, based in the United Kingdom, is seeking a Junior Account Manager to join their fresh produce team in Kent. The role focuses on supporting existing customer accounts, processing orders, and maintaining strong supplier and customer relationships.

Ideal candidates have some experience in fresh produce and are eager to develop in sales or account management. You will work with a collaborative team and gain exposure to major retailers and international suppliers as you grow in

Qualifications

• Some previous experience within fresh produce is preferred, ideally in sales, customer service or administration.
• Good communication skills and confidence speaking with customers and suppliers.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the management of existing customer accounts and building strong relationships.
• Processing orders and keeping customers updated on availability, pricing and deliveries.
• Liaising with suppliers, customers and internal teams to ensure everything runs smoothly.
• Helping identify opportunities to grow existing accounts and increase sales.
• Keeping up to date with market changes and product availability.
• Providing general sales and account management support to the wider team.

Skills

Customer relationship management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive attitude

Team player

Job description

Junior Account Manager - Fresh Produce

Kent | Salary Dependent on Experience

Are you looking to build your career within the fresh produce industry? This is a great opportunity for someone with some industry experience who wants to develop their skills, take on more responsibility and learn the ins and outs of managing customer accounts within a growing business.

You'll be joining an established team where you'll get plenty of exposure to customers, suppliers and different areas of the fresh produce supply chain.

What's in it for you

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Opportunity to develop and progress within the business.
• Exposure to major retailers and international suppliers.
• A varied role with plenty of customer interaction.
• The chance to build your commercial knowledge and develop within the fresh produce industry.

What you'll be doing (and why you'll enjoy it)

• Supporting the management of existing customer accounts and building strong relationships.
• Processing orders and keeping customers updated on availability, pricing and deliveries.
• Liaising with suppliers, customers and internal teams to ensure everything runs smoothly.
• Helping identify opportunities to grow existing accounts and increase sales.
• Keeping up to date with market changes and product availability.
• Providing general sales and account management support to the wider team.

You’ll learn from experienced colleagues and gradually take on more responsibility as your knowledge and confidence grow. It's a good opportunity to get a proper understanding of the commercial side of fresh produce.

Where you'll be doing it

You'll be joining a growing fresh produce business with an established customer base and an international supplier network. Working across a range of products and markets, the business offers a great environment to develop your industry knowledge and build a long‑term career.

It's a hands‑on team where people are encouraged to get involved, learn and make a contribution.

What you'll need

• Some previous experience within fresh produce is preferred, ideally in sales, customer service or administration.
• Good communication skills and confidence speaking with customers and suppliers.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• A commercial mindset and an interest in developing a career in sales or account management.
• Someone who is proactive, reliable and enjoys working as part of a team.