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

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Key Account Manager based in Chichester. You will manage vital customer relationships and develop strategic sales plans to drive growth. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in FMCG, strong negotiation skills, and excellent communication abilities. The role offers a salary of £45,000 - £50,000 along with attractive company benefits. Please apply by sending your CV to the provided email address.

Benefits

Company benefits

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage and nurture key customer relationships.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans.
• Lead the tender process from planning to completion.
• Provide data-driven insights into customer needs and market trends.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver value.

Skills

Sales management

Commercial negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Data analysis

Flexibility in approach

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Key Account Manager

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

The Job:

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].