Senior Account Manager

Job Opportunity: Senior Account Manager

Location: East Midlands area, including Peterborough, Leicester, Northamptonshire, Kettering, Corby, NN18 8LH

Salary: Circa £60,000 plus potential bonus, depending on experience

Type: Permanent

Industry: Food ingredients, including spices, essential oils, and food colouring

Job Description

We are a leading global supplier of natural food ingredients seeking an experienced Senior Account Manager to manage, develop, and grow our UK business. Your main responsibilities will include managing a portfolio of accounts, building strong client relationships, developing sales strategies, coordinating with internal teams, and identifying growth opportunities.

Key Skills and Experience

• Proven sales background within the food import/export industry, ideally with experience in colour and flavours, spices, essential oils, or food colouring
• Strong client and relationship management skills across all organizational levels
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify revenue opportunities
• Experience managing the sales process for existing and new customers
• Negotiation skills for ongoing contracts
• Business development experience within the UK across relevant sectors
• Ability to develop and implement marketing strategies, including participation in trade exhibitions

This role is primarily office-based in Corby, Northamptonshire, with UK travel required.

This position is suitable for a Senior Account Manager, Business Development Manager, or Sales Professional with a successful sales track record in the food industry.