Key Account Manager

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Chichester is seeking an experienced Key Account Manager to nurture customer relationships and drive growth. You will develop strategic sales plans, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in account management within the FMCG industry. Competitive salary up to £50,000 plus benefits. Apply now!

Benefits

Company benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience managing key accounts, preferably in FMCG.
• Proven track record of delivering growth and ROI.
• Confidence working with data and advanced IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and nurture key customer relationships for satisfaction and growth.
• Develop strategic sales plans to meet revenue targets.
• Identify new business opportunities and lead the tender process.

Skills

Commercial skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Key Account Manager - Chichester / Hybrid - £50,000 + Benefits

Are you an experienced Sales/Commercial professional with a passion for building strong partnerships and driving growth? We’re looking for a Key Account Manager to take the lead on managing and developing some of our most important customer relationships. In this pivotal role, you’ll act as the bridge between our customers and our internal team, shaping strategy, driving commercial excellence, and delivering results. You’ll combine commercial acumen with operational understanding to ensure we deliver outstanding value and service to every customer we partner with.

You’ll be part of a forward-thinking, vertically integrated business that values innovation, collaboration, and long‑term partnerships. This is a chance to play a key role in our continued growth, working with talented teams across the business and making a tangible impact on our commercial success. If you’re ready to bring your expertise and energy to a growing, dynamic company please apply within – we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and nurture key customer relationships, ensuring satisfaction, loyalty, and profitable growth.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to meet and exceed revenue targets.
• Identify new business opportunities and lead the tender process from planning to completion.
• Provide data‑driven insights into customer needs, market trends, and category performance.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to ensure mutual benefit.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Commercial, Operations, Technical, Finance, and more) to deliver seamless service and value to customers.
• Report on account performance, sales activity, and market developments to senior leadership.
• Uphold company values and maintain a strong commitment to Health & Safety standards.

The Candidate

• Proven experience managing key accounts, ideally within the fresh produce or FMCG industry (minimum 5 years).
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills, with a track record of delivering growth and ROI.
• Experience managing budgets and optimising trade revenue.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, flexible, and solutions‑focused approach in a fast‑changing environment.
• Confidence working with data and advanced IT skills (especially Excel and PowerPoint).
• Clean UK/EU driving licence and flexibility to travel as required.

The Package

• Salary £45,000 - £50,000 DOE.
• Company benefits.

Please email your CV to Greg Henderson, Senior Recruitment Delivery Consultant, [e-mail].