Alexander Steele are working with an established food manufacturing business in East Yorkshire who are looking to recruit a Commercial Account Manager to join their team.
The ideal candidate has worked in a versatile sales role covering a wide range of tasks across the business and cross collaborating across different departments. The position offers a clear progression pathway to becoming an SLT member and includes managing 3x direct reports.
Responsibilities
* Build and maintain strong relationships with wholesale and retail customers to ensure high service levels and maximise commercial returns
* Lead daily trading activities, negotiating prices, volumes and contracts to optimise profitability
* Identify and develop new sales opportunities across regional, national and cutting markets
* Analyse market trends, competitor activity and customer data to inform pricing and growth strategies
* Collaborate with production, planning and logistics teams to align sales with operational capacity and minimise waste
* Monitor and report on sales performance, providing insights and forecasts to support strategic decision-making
* Oversee credit control within the sales function, liaising with finance to ensure accurate invoicing and on-time payments
* Maintain effective stock management and coordinate with planning to resolve potential shortages or production constraints
On Offer
* Circa £45,000 per annum (with flexibility for the right candidate)
* Monday to Friday – office hours
* 33 days annual leave
If this role sounds of interest or you require further information, please apply with your most up-to-date CV, and I will be in touch.