Job Description
Office-based three days with some UK travel
(Commutable from Oswestry, Wrexham, Chester, Shrewsbury, Stafford, Stoke-on-Trent, Congelton, Knutsford, Warrington, Northwich)
Who will you work for?
Our client's business is a family owned and run food processor with knowledge, care and pride at its heart. It produces a range of award-winning chilled products, working closely with major UK retailers, independents, wholesalers and export partners and combining heritage with a practical, forward-looking and innovative approach to the market. The business has an exciting USP that’s delivering strong growth across the UK retail sector with products that engage and excite the consumer. As the business grows, it remains firmly rooted in family values, long-term relationships and doing things properly.
Your role:
Sales Account Manager - join a supportive, down-to-earth commercial team where people take pride in what they do.
Developing UK business across major retailers, independents and wholesale customers.
Hands-on - suited to someone who enjoys building strong, long-term relationships and taking real ownership of their accounts.
Looking after existing customers and developing new opportunities in line with the brand and business values.
Supporting customer growth
Key Account management
Your Skills & Experience:
Essential
· Experience in a sales or account management role within chilled food categories, preferably dairy.
· Confidence working with UK retailers, independent accounts and/or wholesalers.
· Strong communication skills and a relationship-led approach to sales
· Well organised, commercially aware and comfortable managing multiple accounts
· Team player, not afraid to take the initiative and own the process.
· Driven, inclusive, willing to learn with a problem-solving mindset.
Desirable
· Waitrose account experience
· Exposure to both branded and own-label environments
· Understanding of retail processes, forecasting and promotional planning