National Account Manager - Fresh Produce

Menter a Busnes; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fresh produce supplier in North Lancashire is seeking a National Account Manager. The role involves managing key accounts, driving sales growth, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Candidates should have 2-5 years of experience in account management within the food sector and strong commercial awareness. Competitive salary of £45,000 - £55,000, office-based, with added benefits including a company vehicle.

Benefits

Company vehicle or car allowance

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-5 years' experience in an Account Manager role within the food sector.
• Knowledge of short shelf-life supply chains is essential.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow relationships with allocated accounts.
• Identify and secure new customer opportunities.
• Negotiate and manage pricing in line with company strategy.
• Support marketing activities and maintain commercial reporting.

Skills

Sales experience

Account Management experience

Interpersonal skills

Commercial awareness

Excel proficiency

Education

Degree-level education

Tools

Office software

Job description

National Account Manager - Food and Fresh Produce
Vacancy Reference: SH/AB 49438

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

Do you have experience in Sales or Account Management?
Have you got a background within Food and Fresh Produce?
Are you happy to be office based?
If yes to the above, this could be the role for you…

The Company:
Our client is a respected and established fresh produce supplier, delivering high-quality products to leading food manufacturing and food service customers across the UK.

The Job Role:
Reporting to the Head of Sales, you'll take ownership of key accounts, building strong, profitable relationships and ensuring customer satisfaction remains at the heart of all activity. You'll also seek and secure new business, develop strategic partnerships, and support the nationwide distribution and sale of company products. This role requires clear communication, commercial awareness, and a hands-on approach to both sales and account management.

Location: North Lancashire - office-based with customer visits as required.
Salary Package: £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience + company vehicle or car allowance + 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) + pension.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and grow relationships with allocated Food Manufacturing/Food Service accounts.
• Visit customers, attend meetings, deliver presentations, and resolve issues.
• Identify and secure new customer and distribution opportunities.
• Negotiate and manage pricing in line with company strategy.
• Develop account plans and forecasts, monitoring performance against budget.
• Work closely with distributors to support national sales growth.
• Maintain accurate commercial reporting, KPIs, and forecasts.
• Support marketing activities, including website updates and digital campaigns.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Customer satisfaction maintained with swift resolution of issues.
• Strategic account plans in place and sales growth achieved in line with objectives.
• Accurate, timely reporting and communication across the business.
• Opportunities identified, scoped, and capitalised on.
• Strong internal collaboration to ensure profitability and service levels.

Candidate Requirements:

Essential:

• Full UK driving licence.
• Degree-level education.
• 2-5 years' experience in an Account Manager role within the food sector.
• Knowledge of short shelf-life supply chains.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Commercial awareness with understanding of sales metrics and costing processes.
• Competent with Excel and other office software.

Desirable:

• Fresh produce sector experience.
• Knowledge of food manufacturing processes.

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