Senior Account Manager - WFH / REMOTE

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food manufacturer seeks a Senior Sales Account Manager to drive growth and manage key commercial relationships. This pivotal role requires extensive experience in sales management within the food sector, offering the opportunity to influence strategic sales initiatives and potentially travel across the UK. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills and a proven track record of success in managing large accounts.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow high-value accounts across retail chains and corporate clients.
• Lead negotiations and secure major contracts.
• Identify new business opportunities and market trends.

Skills

Negotiation

Strategic Thinking

Communication

Sales Management

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Senior Account Manager - WFH / REMOTE, Southampton

Client:

The Global Search Company

Location:

Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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.