Role
Account Manager
Location
Kent
About the Role
We're a fast-growing food ingredients business based in Kent, and we're on an exciting journey of expansion. To help take our growth to the next level, we're looking for a driven and customer-focused Account Manager to join our team.
What You'll Be Doing
* Building and nurturing long-term relationships with key corporate accounts.
* Growing sales through smart account planning, cross‑selling, and upselling opportunities.
* Seeking out and winning new business across the corporate food sector.
* Working consultatively with clients to understand their needs, product requirements, and R&D processes — then delivering tailored solutions.
* Keeping an eye on market trends and competitor activity to provide valuable insights.
* Collaborating closely with our internal R&D, technical, and supply chain teams to ensure everything runs smoothly from concept to delivery.
* Preparing regular sales forecasts and reports to track progress and performance.
What We're Looking For
* 3+ years' experience in account management or B2B sales, ideally within food ingredients, food manufacturing, or FMCG.
* Strong understanding (or keen interest) in food ingredient applications and how they fit into corporate manufacturing.
* A proven track record of hitting targets and managing key accounts.
* Excellent communicator and relationship-builder with solid negotiation and presentation skills.
* Self‑motivated, proactive, and great at collaborating across teams.
* Comfortable using CRM systems and Microsoft Office.
What's in It for You
* Salary up to £45k, first year OTE £55k
* Genuine career progression and professional development opportunities.
* The chance to work with leading food manufacturers and global ingredient suppliers.
* A supportive, innovative, and collaborative team that values your ideas and contribution.
If you're excited by the idea of working in a dynamic, growing company where no two days are the same — and where your work directly impacts our customers' success — we'd love to hear from you
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