Details:
- Salary: £32,000 - 35,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Stevenage
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Account Manager
Location: Stevenage
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Account Manager – About the Company
Our client is a successful and growing business based in Stevenage, operating within the food and beverage sector and supplying products to customers across a range of markets.
They are looking for a commercially minded Account Manager to manage and grow a portfolio of B2B customers, building long-term relationships and identifying opportunities to increase sales and profitability.
This is a varied, customer-facing role combining account management, business development and project coordination. You'll work closely with internal teams to bring customer ideas to life, support new product launches and deliver solutions that meet customer needs while driving business growth.
Account Manager – Details
Monday to Friday, full-time
Based in Stevenage, with customer visits and travel as required
£32,000 - £35,000 per annum
Bonus scheme
23 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Additional employee benefits and wellbeing support
Company pension scheme
Free onsite parking
Long-term development opportunities
Account Manager – Responsibilities
Manage and develop a portfolio of B2B customer accounts, acting as the main point of contact
Build strong customer relationships and identify opportunities for account growth and retention
Increase sales and profitability through new product listings, upselling and cross-selling
Develop account plans focused on long-term growth and customer value
Analyse sales performance, margins and market trends to identify opportunities and manage risks
Prepare and deliver customer presentations, proposals, tenders and negotiations
Maintain accurate sales forecasts, CRM records, pricing and account information
Coordinate customer briefs, new product development projects and launches
Work closely with Marketing, NPD, Technical, Customer Service, Operations and Supply Chain teams
Ensure customer commitments are realistic and achievable
Represent the business at customer meetings, product demonstrations and industry events
Account Manager – What We're Looking For
Previous B2B account management or commercial sales experience, ideally within foodservice, FMCG, beverage or hospitality
Proven ability to develop customer relationships and grow sales
Strong commercial awareness, with an understanding of sales performance and profitability
Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills
Strong organisation and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Confident using CRM systems, Microsoft Office and sales reporting tools
A proactive approach, with the confidence to identify opportunities and take ownership
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for customer meetings
Experience working with distributors, wholesalers, QSR or multi-site operators would be advantageous, as would exposure to new product development, menu development or product launches.
If you're a commercially driven account managerl ooking for an opportunity to develop customer partnerships, grow a portfolio and make a genuine impact within a growing business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV.
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