A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Junior Commercial Account Manager to join our Client in a growing and dynamic commercial team within the food manufacturing industry.
Reporting to the Commercial Director, this position offers exposure to a wide range of commercial activities and collaboration across multiple departments. Our Client's organisation is an established, employee-owned business with over 30 years of experience in the food sector, known for delivering high-quality, sustainably sourced products. It has a strong regional presence and a reputation for excellence.
In this role, you'll need strong relationship management and data analysis skills, with the ability to plan and organise effectively. You'll need strong commercial awareness and a problem-solving mindset, as well as being able to collaborate as part of a team.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the management of key customer accounts
* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal teams
* Assist with onboarding new customers
* Prepare account plans, sales reports, and forecasts
* Monitor sales performance, pricing, and promotional activity
* Analyse sales data to identify growth opportunities
* Attend customer meetings and capture key actions
* Resolve customer issues and ensure high levels of satisfaction
About You
* Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field
* Good commercial awareness and a keen interest in sales
* 1–2 years’ experience in sales, account management, or a commercial role
* Strong Excel and data analysis skills
* Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
* Highly organised with strong time management skills
* Full UK driving licence
The Role
* You will undertake regular UK travel, including overnight stays (expenses covered)
* This role will report into 1 person (Edinburgh-based)
* This position has the option to work remotely or from the office in Alness, Scotland
* The work pattern for this role is primarily 8am-4pm (with flexibility when travelling)
Benefits
* Employee‑owned profit share
* Excellent development opportunities
* Company pension
* Enhanced family leave
* 30 days annual leave
* Life insurance
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Canteen
* Free/discounted food
* Free flu jabs
* On‑site parking
To Apply
If you are a motivated sales or account management professional looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and we'll be in touch