Account Manager

Michael Page; Ulster; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading production company in Ireland seeks an experienced Account Manager to manage relationships with customers in the Foodservice and Wholesale sectors. The ideal candidate will have experience in sales or account management in FMCG, strong communication skills, and be able to travel across GB and Ireland. This role offers a competitive salary package and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Bonus structure

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, business development, or account management in FMCG.
• Able to travel occasionally in GB and throughout Ireland.
• Friendly and professional, able to build strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage relationships with Foodservice and Wholesale customers.
• Meet sales targets and performance goals.
• Attend trade shows to promote the company.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Relationship management

Time management

Computer skills

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Zoom

Skype

Job description

The Account Manager will be responsible for managing and growing relationships with customers in the Foodservice and Wholesale sectors across UK&I. You will work closely with all internal departments - including purchasing, planning, finance, production, quality, and logistics - to ensure customer satisfaction and help drive business growth.

Client Details

Our client is a market-leading production company with a strong reputation in the FMCG sector across the UK and Ireland. With their headquarters located in Co. Donegal. They are known for their commitment to quality, innovation, and exceptional customer service.

Operating in a competitive and dynamic industry, the company prides itself on its longstanding relationships with customers, its comprehensive range of products, and its focus on sustainability and continuous improvement.

Description

• Build and manage relationships with Foodservice and Wholesale customers in GB and Ireland

• Meet sales targets and performance goals

• Deal with customer queries and solve problems quickly

• Work closely with different teams to meet customer needs

• Understand customer plans and highlight any issues in monthly sales meetings

• Learn how pricing and customer contracts work

• Share customer feedback on service, products, and delivery

• Attend trade shows to promote the company and find new customers

• Help renew yearly contracts with customers

• Take part in market research and help develop new products

• Keep an eye on competitors and suggest ways to improve our offering

Profile

• Experience in sales, business development, or account management in FMCG

• Able to travel occasionally in GB and throughout Ireland

• Strong communication and negotiation skills

• Good with numbers and confident using data

• Friendly, professional, and able to build strong relationships

• Good at managing time and handling multiple tasks

• Computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, Zoom, Skype)

• Full UK or Irish driving licence

Job Offer

• Competitive salary package + bonus structure

• Opportunity to work with a respected market leader

• Exposure to multiple functions and career development opportunities