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Account Manager

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of one of the UK's largest independent fresh produce businesses. They source, import, grow, pack, ripen and distribute a wide range of fruit, vegetables and salads, sourced both globally and domestically and supplied across the UK and continental Europe.

The Role

You will be responsible for building strong customer relationships, negotiating pricing and promotions, managing forecasts, and ensuring excellent service levels while protecting margin and driving profitable growth.

This is a fast-paced, high-impact role suited to a commercially driven professional with strong relationship management skills and the confidence to take ownership of key accounts.

What Are They Looking For?

  • An established Account Manager with a background in fresh produce or another fast-paced FMCG category.
  • An experienced Account Executive ready to step up into full account ownership.
  • An individual with retail customer exposure.
  • Alternatively, a high-calibre Account Manager from outside the fresh produce sector with a strong understanding of the food supply chain.

You'll Be:

  • Commercially astute and results-driven, with a strong understanding of pricing, margin and profitability.
  • Resilient and adaptable, thriving in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with changing market and supply conditions.
  • A relationship-focused communicator, building trusted partnerships with customers and collaborating effectively across internal teams.
  • Proactive and detail-oriented, anticipating issues and acting decisively.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and would like to discuss the role in more detail, please apply below or contact Kieran Clark on 01780 480 530.