Senior Account Manager - WFH / REMOTE

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established UK food manufacturer seeks a Senior Sales Account Manager to lead key commercial relationships and drive growth across various channels. This high-impact role requires expertise in the food or FMCG sector, strategic thinking, and excellent negotiation skills. The successful candidate will collaborate with senior leadership, mentor junior team members, and represent the brand at major events throughout the UK.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in sales/account management within food manufacturing or FMCG.
• Proven success managing large, complex accounts.
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial insight.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of high-value accounts.
• Lead negotiations and secure major contracts.
• Identify new business opportunities and market trends.

Skills

Negotiation

Sales Management

Strategic Thinking

Commercial Insight

Communication

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The Global Search Company

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

An established and rapidly growing UK food manufacturer is looking to appoint a Senior Sales Account Manager to lead key commercial relationships and drive strategic growth across retail, B2B, and event channels.

This is a high-impact role suited to a seasoned sales professional with a strong background in the food or FMCG sector. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in expanding the company’s footprint, developing high-value partnerships, and influencing sales strategy at a senior level.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and grow a portfolio of high-value accounts across retail chains, foodservice, corporate clients, and events.
• Lead negotiations, secure major contracts, and develop long-term commercial strategies.
• Identify and capitalise on new business opportunities and market trends.
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to align sales efforts with business goals.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior members of the sales team where required.
• Represent the brand at senior-level meetings, trade exhibitions, and industry events across the UK.

Candidate Profile:

• Extensive experience in sales/account management within food manufacturing or FMCG.
• Proven success managing large, complex accounts and delivering sustained revenue growth.
• Strategic thinker with strong commercial insight and excellent negotiation skills.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence at senior levels both internally and externally.
• Willingness to travel regularly across the UK.