Sales Account Manager - WFH/REMOTE

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-based food manufacturer seeks a dynamic Sales Account Manager to support growth across retail and event channels. This role entails managing existing accounts while identifying new business opportunities and collaborating with internal teams for optimal customer experience. The ideal candidate will have proven sales success, strong commercial acumen, and excellent communication skills, with flexibility to travel throughout the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales or account management, ideally within the food or FMCG sector.
• Strong commercial acumen and a track record of delivering revenue growth.
• Flexibility to travel regularly across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a portfolio of existing accounts across the retail, hospitality, corporate, and event sectors.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities, focusing on expanding market presence.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a seamless customer experience.

Skills

Sales Management

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship Building

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

A leading UK-based food manufacturer is seeking a dynamic and experienced Sales Account Manager to support its continued growth across retail, business, and event channels nationwide.

The company produces and distributes high-quality food products and is expanding its footprint across a range of sectors. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded individual to join a fast-growing business and play a key part in its sales strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop a portfolio of existing accounts across the retail, hospitality, corporate, and event sectors.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities, with a focus on expanding the company’s presence in target markets.
• Collaborate with internal teams—including production, marketing, and logistics—to ensure a seamless customer experience.
• Deliver sales reports, analyse performance, and provide market feedback to support strategic planning.
• Represent the business at trade shows, industry events, and client meetings throughout the UK.

Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience in sales or account management, ideally within the food or FMCG sector.
• Strong commercial acumen and a track record of delivering revenue growth.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Highly motivated, with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a wider team.
• Flexibility to travel regularly across the UK.