Strategic Fresh Produce Account Manager – NPD & Growth

Drnewitt; Tonbridge; Vor Ort; GBP 41.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

On-site parking

Pension scheme

Share scheme (optional)

Learning & development

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Zusammenfassung

Drnewitt, near Tonbridge, Kent, is seeking an Account Manager for fresh produce. You will manage day-to-day commercial relationships, align retailer priorities with grower capabilities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on category plans and seasonal programmes.

You will lead NPD from concept to launch, drive growth through data analysis, and resolve supply/quality issues with a proactive, collaborative approach. This role offers a permanent, full-time structure.

Qualifikationen

• Proven account management or commercial experience within fresh produce, or food manufacturing.
• Deep understanding of fresh produce supply chains and UK major retailer requirements.
• Strong commercial acumen with confidence in analysing sales, market, and financial data.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Power BI, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive, resilient, and collaborative approach.

Aufgaben

• Manage day-to-day commercial and operational relationships, overseeing volumes, profitability, OTIF, forecast accuracy, availability, and waste.
• Act as the critical link between supply and demand, ensuring retailer priorities align with grower capabilities.
• Collaborate with UK retail buying, technical, supply chain, and product development teams to shape category plans, range reviews, and seasonal programmes.
• Lead New Product Development (NPD) from concept to launch, working alongside growers on new product varieties, packaging formats, and sustainability initiatives.
• Utilise sales, financial, and market data to identify growth opportunities, mitigate risks, support commercial negotiations, and deliver clear performance reports.
• Take the lead in resolving supply, quality, and service challenges efficiently.

Kenntnisse

Account management

Fresh produce knowledge

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Excel proficiency

Power BI

Negotiation

Supply chain understanding

Tools

MS Excel

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Drnewitt, near Tonbridge, Kent, is seeking an Account Manager for fresh produce. You will manage day-to-day commercial relationships, align retailer priorities with grower capabilities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on category plans and seasonal programmes.

You will lead NPD from concept to launch, drive growth through data analysis, and resolve supply/quality issues with a proactive, collaborative approach. This role offers a permanent, full-time structure.