Home Base - South A rapidly expanding Food Manufacturer is currently recruiting for a Retail Trade Account Manager to join their team. This role will assume responsibility for a client portfolio for independent retailers i.e. Selfridges, farm shops, where you will need to maintain and develop these accounts with a small amount of new business. The value of these accounts could be £10,000 or £1M in revenue. You will need to have proven experience managing a food product categories within independent retailers i.e. Selfridges, Farm Shops. Brand experience desirable. The majority of this client portfolio focus will sit in the southern half of the country so a home base between Birmingham, London, Bristol will be advantageous. Reporting into the Trade National Account Manager and working closely with the UK sales team to develop, establish and implement a comprehensive sales plan designed to maximise product exposure and sales growth whilst upholding the brand image. Retail Trade Account Manager responsibilities include: * Build and maintain excellent working relationships with our current trade customers * and give them the support to build the product brand and product range. * Work towards a journey plan to ensure effective UK coverage. * Establish detailed plans with key customers that demonstrate delivery of annual sales targets and ensure their achievement. * Undertake product audits and provide detail for our marke...