Strategic Key Account Manager – FMCG/Bakery Growth

LJ Recruitment; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established recruitment agency is searching for a Key Account Manager in the food manufacturing industry. The ideal candidate will have expertise in B2B sales, particularly in bakery or food sectors, to deliver annual sales growth for key accounts. This field-based role requires strong strategic account planning and relationship management skills, along with compliance awareness in food safety standards. The position is based in Wigan with competitive salary and car allowance.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG or food manufacturing sector, especially in complex supply chain environments.
• Proven experience in B2B sales within the food manufacturing or bakery ingredients sector.

Responsibilities

• Deliver annual sales plan for assigned key accounts to achieve revenue growth.
• Own account management process; ensure CRM data accuracy.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless customer experience.
• Manage compliance & risk for all account activities.

Skills

Strategic account planning and relationship management

Negotiation and influencing skills with senior stakeholders

Data analysis and forecasting

Problem-solving and solution selling

Clear written and verbal communication

Proficient in CRM systems

Food safety standards awareness

Commercial Acumen

Education

Professional certifications in Key Account Management or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce

MS Office Suite

Excel for data analysis

Job description

A well-established recruitment agency is searching for a Key Account Manager in the food manufacturing industry. The ideal candidate will have expertise in B2B sales, particularly in bakery or food sectors, to deliver annual sales growth for key accounts. This field-based role requires strong strategic account planning and relationship management skills, along with compliance awareness in food safety standards. The position is based in Wigan with competitive salary and car allowance.