Strategic Key Account Manager – Food Manufacturing

b3 jobs ltd; Greater Manchester; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension

Training and development

Referral programme

Wellbeing programs

Employee assistance programme

Sickness pay

Other benefits

Job summary

b3 jobs ltd in the North West of England is seeking a proactive Key Account Manager to grow a portfolio of key customers within the food manufacturing sector. You will develop new business opportunities, manage strategic accounts, and lead sales performance across your market, with UK travel and a home-based working pattern.

You will negotiate, build long‑term partnerships, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver value, customer satisfaction, and sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial role within Food Manufacturing or FMCG.
• Proven track record managing national or regional key accounts.
• Strong negotiation and sales leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive profitable sales growth by managing a portfolio of key accounts and achieving revenue and margin targets.
• Develop strategic account plans and build long-term partnerships with regular customer engagement.
• Maintain customer data in the CRM, monitor performance, and escalate risks as needed.
• Analyse market trends and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities and support product positioning.
• Represent the company in meetings and strategy sessions, promoting collaboration and wellbeing.

Skills

Key account management

Sales leadership

Negotiation

CRM software

Tools

CRM system

Job description

b3 jobs ltd in the North West of England is seeking a proactive Key Account Manager to grow a portfolio of key customers within the food manufacturing sector. You will develop new business opportunities, manage strategic accounts, and lead sales performance across your market, with UK travel and a home-based working pattern.

You will negotiate, build long‑term partnerships, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver value, customer satisfaction, and sustainable growth.