Job Description
Package: Negotiable + Bonus + Car
Location: Field-based, covering East Scotland
Join a leading name in UK manufacturing and play a key role in driving sales growth across the fast-paced FMCG sector.
Escape Recruitment's Commercial Division are partnering with a successful manufacturing organisation in East Scotland to recruit a Sales Account Manager. This newly created role has arisen due to an internal promotion, offering a fantastic opportunity for someone with account management or sales experience within FMCG or manufacturing who is keen to take the next step in their career.
The Role
This is a dynamic position split roughly 70% account management and 30% new business development. You'll manage and grow your existing client portfolio while identifying and securing new opportunities across your territory. Your time will be divided between field-based client visits, collaboration with the production and commercial teams to build quotations and ensure customer satisfaction throughout the full supply chain process.
Key Responsibilities:
* Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing customers
* Deliver sales volume and margin targets for your portfolio
* Manage customer demand forecasts and lead account review meetings
* Promote and coordinate customer site visits
* Support internal teams to ensure the highest level of service
* Identify and target potential new clients within your territory
* Generate and convert new sales opportunities to achieve growth targets
* Provide tailored solutions and bespoke proposals for prospects
* Collaborate with internal teams on new product launches and customer projects
* Monitor market activity and competitor strategies to support future plans
About You
We're looking for someone who combines commercial awareness with genuine enthusiasm for building client relationships. You'll be proactive, results-oriented, and confident working across teams to achieve shared goals.
You'll bring:
* Previous sales or account management experience (FMCG, manufacturing, or supply chain preferred)
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills
* A proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales and performance targets
* Ability to identify opportunities and deliver tailored solutions
* Confident IT skills (MS Office and CRM systems)
* Full UK driving licence
If you're ready to take the next step in your sales career and join a respected organisation with a supportive, team-focused culture, we'd love to hear from you.