Account Manager

Are you an experienced Sales Account Manager with a background within the Food Industry or FMCG looking for a field-based / Remote role in the South East of England? Our client, a respected name within the food industry and a trusted supplier to the UK Food service sector, is seeking a commercially driven Account Manager to manage and grow key business across the South East region.

This role requires a strong background in food service, wholesale, or FMCG account management, a full UK driving licence, and the ability to travel to client premises.

Account Manager - Food service

Location:

Home-Based / Field Based (covering the South East)

Salary: up to £42,000 + Bonus + Company Car + Excellent Benefits including private Healthcare and Life insurance.

• Develop and execute annual and quarterly account objectives aligned with company strategy.
• Prepare thoroughly for each customer interaction with clear objectives and outcomes.
• Secure strong customer engagement for marketing and promotional plans.
• Forecast, monitor, and control sales volume, GSV, contribution targets, and budgets.
• Manage account payments and ensure adherence to agreed terms.
• Analyse sales performance and take proactive action to achieve targets.
• Build and maintain long‑term, strategic relationships with key contacts and decision makers.
• Conduct regular business reviews with top regional accounts to identify new opportunities.
• Maintain accurate, timely reports and effective communication with internal teams.

We’re looking for a confident, ambitious professional who can combine commercial insight with excellent relationship‑building skills. You will enjoy taking initiative, managing your own workload, and delivering tangible results in a dynamic, supportive, and fast‑paced working environment with real opportunities for career growth.

You must be fully eligible to work in the UK without the need for a VISA / Sponsorship to be successfully shortlisted.

• Proven experience in account management within food service, FMCG, or B2B food sales.
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and confidence in forecasting, budgets, and data analysis.
• Proactive time management and territory planning skills.
• Flexible, adaptable, and self‑motivated approach.
• Strong IT skills and the ability to work independently while staying connected to the wider team.

• Competitive Salary and Company Car
• Holidays: 25 days (increasing to 28 days with service).
• Additional Leave:
  Up to 10 extra days for long service milestones.
• Pension:
  Group personal pension with 4% company contribution.
• Life Cover: 3 × salary paid to your nominated beneficiary.
• Maternity Pay:
  Occupational maternity pay plus SMP.
• Accident Cover:
  Disability compensation payment.
• Health & Wellbeing: BUPA & BUPA cash plan (individual or family).
• Recognition:
  Employee Star Award.
• Lunches & Drinks:
  Free lunch every day (valued at £700) + free drinks.
• Social:
  Heavily subsidised sports & social events + annual company BBQ.
• Annual Flu Vaccination:
  Provided for all employees.

NOTE:

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