Junior Account Manager

Permanent Futures Limited; Worksop; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG business in the UK is seeking a Junior Account Manager to support and develop relationships with major retailers. The role requires experience in FMCG sales, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to work with data. This position offers a competitive salary of £30k plus a company car and bonus, along with hybrid working and extensive career development opportunities. Join a company with nearly 100 years of success in the industry.

Benefits

£30k + company car + bonus

Hybrid working

Excellent career development and progression opportunities

Generous Holidays

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience within a sales role in the FMCG sector.
• Ability to build long-term, value-driven partnerships.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support relationships across Top 4 Grocery, High Street and Discounter retailers.
• Develop and implement tailored account strategies to drive growth.
• Continuously build new relationships and manage new business.

Skills

Sales experience in FMCG sector

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Excellent communication

Data proficiency

Tools

Office Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Futures is partnering with a fast-growing consumer business within the Food industry. This business has been established for nearly 100 years, having strong relationships with retailers and continuously growing.

Due to continued expansion and ambitious growth plans, they are now looking to hire a Junior Account Manager to help drive performance.

Responsibilities

• Support the relationships across Top 4 Grocery, High Street and Discounter retailers.
• Research and identify relevant retail buyers and create effective sales plan.
• Develop and implement tailored account strategies to drive growth, optimize product distribution, and increase profitability.
• Continuously build new relationships, a lot of new business involved.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience within a sales role in the FMCG sector.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills, with the ability to build long-term, value-driven partnerships.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Confident working with data and proficient in tools such as Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and comfortable in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Benefits

• £30k + company car + bonus
• Hybrid working
• Excellent career development and progression opportunities
• Generous Holidays

Apply now to learn more about this exciting Junior Account Manager opportunity within a leading FMCG business.