Junior Account Manager: Fast-Track FMCG Growth Partnerships

Manpower 2Sisters; Newport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Junior Account Manager to drive category performance and manage customer relationships. The ideally suited candidate should come from an FMCG background, especially in short shelf life or high care food, and possess excellent communication and presentation skills. Responsibilities include leading customer interactions, supporting product innovation, and contributing to category strategies. This role offers significant development opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Excellent Package

Career Progression

Qualifications

• Strong commercial acumen and confidence to build relationships.
• Thrives in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
• Detail-focused and able to maintain accurate commercial forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead contact for the Category Buyer.
• Coordinate meetings with customers to champion the category.
• Work with innovation teams to develop market-leading products.
• Identify cost-saving initiatives to drive category profitability.
• Maintain commercial forecasts supporting S&OP processes.
• Contribute to the Joint Business Plan using sales data analysis.

Skills

FMCG background

Experience with major retail customers

Excellent communication skills

Numerically confident

Passion for food

Job description

A leading food manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Junior Account Manager to drive category performance and manage customer relationships. The ideally suited candidate should come from an FMCG background, especially in short shelf life or high care food, and possess excellent communication and presentation skills. Responsibilities include leading customer interactions, supporting product innovation, and contributing to category strategies. This role offers significant development opportunities in a dynamic environment.