A well-established and respected food manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Account Manager to join its commercial leadership team. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven commercial professional to take ownership of a significant customer portfolio, lead strategic account development, and deliver profitable growth across a broad product range.
The Role
* Leading the commercial management of key food manufacturing accounts
* Delivering sales, gross profit and volume targets across a defined portfolio
* Identifying and converting growth opportunities, including cross‑selling and new business
* Developing structured account plans with clear short-, medium- and long‑term objectives
* Managing customer relationships and acting as the primary commercial contact
* Overseeing customer‑led NPD and EPD projects from concept through to launch
* Negotiating and securing supply contracts and ensuring full contractual compliance
* Providing accurate monthly, 6+6 and annual budget forecasts
* Representing the business at customer meetings and relevant industry events
About You
* Strong experience in commercial or account management within food manufacturing
* Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills
* Proven ability to manage key customer relationships at multiple levels
* A solid understanding of commercial performance metrics
* Confidence in managing NPD and EPD projects
* High levels of self‑motivation, credibility and integrity
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected, growth‑focused food manufacturer where you will have real autonomy, long‑term career prospects and the chance to make a significant commercial impact.
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