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Account Manager

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Posted on Jun 22, 2026 by CV-Library
Birmingham, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Sales
Immediate Start
£40k - £42k Annual
Full-Time
Account Manager - Food Service

£42,000 Basic + Bi-Annual Bonus + Company Car

Are you an experienced Account Manager with a background in the food and beverage industry? Do you thrive in a field-based role, building strong customer relationships, driving account growth, and managing a successful territory?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly recognised food service brand, taking ownership of an established Midlands territory and working closely with distributors, wholesalers, and food service customers.

Previous food and/or beverage industry experience is essential for this role. Due to the specialist nature of the position, applications without relevant industry experience cannot be considered.

The Opportunity

Join a respected and highly recognised food service brand.

Home-based, field-focused role covering the Midlands region.

Take ownership of an established portfolio of key customer accounts.

Work closely with key distributors, wholesalers, and food service operators.

Enjoy a high level of autonomy while driving account growth and customer retention.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and develop key customer accounts across the Midlands region.

Build strong, long-term relationships with distributors, wholesalers, and food service customers.

Develop and implement account plans to achieve revenue, growth, and retention targets.

Identify opportunities to increase sales, product penetration, and customer engagement within existing accounts.

Drive promotional activity and maximise product visibility across customer portfolios.

Identify and secure new business opportunities within the territory.

Conduct regular account reviews to identify growth opportunities and ensure customer satisfaction.

Monitor account performance, forecasts, and budgets to ensure objectives are achieved.

Produce accurate reports, forecasts, and commercial insights for senior management.

Maintain CRM records and collaborate effectively with internal teams to deliver exceptional customer service.

About You

Proven experience in an Account Manager, Key Account Manager, Territory Account Manager, Business Development Manager, or similar customer-facing role.

Previous food and/or beverage industry experience is essential.

Experience working within food service, wholesale, distribution, or FMCG environments.

Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills.

Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation abilities.

Strong account planning and customer management skills.

Experience producing reports, forecasts, and business reviews for senior management.

Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage a regional territory effectively.

Full UK driving licence.

Salary & Benefits

Up to £42,000 basic salary.

Bi-annual bonus scheme.

Company car.

Private healthcare.

Life insurance.

25 days holiday, increasing to 28 days with length of service.

Up to 10 additional days' leave for long service.

Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution.

Free daily lunch and drinks.

Subsidised social events and annual company BBQ.

Employee recognition awards.

Wellbeing support initiatives.

Location

Field-based role covering the Midlands.

Applicants must be based within the Midlands region.

Full UK driving licence required.

Must have the right to work in the UK.

Apply Now

Apply now to be considered for this Account Manager opportunity. Due to the specialist nature of the role, only candidates with previous food and/or beverage industry experience will be considered

Reference: 225276653

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CV-Library

Account Manager

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 22, 2026 by CV-Library

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Birmingham, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Sales
Immediate Start
£40k - £42k Annual
Full-Time
Account Manager - Food Service

£42,000 Basic + Bi-Annual Bonus + Company Car

Are you an experienced Account Manager with a background in the food and beverage industry? Do you thrive in a field-based role, building strong customer relationships, driving account growth, and managing a successful territory?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly recognised food service brand, taking ownership of an established Midlands territory and working closely with distributors, wholesalers, and food service customers.

Previous food and/or beverage industry experience is essential for this role. Due to the specialist nature of the position, applications without relevant industry experience cannot be considered.

The Opportunity

Join a respected and highly recognised food service brand.

Home-based, field-focused role covering the Midlands region.

Take ownership of an established portfolio of key customer accounts.

Work closely with key distributors, wholesalers, and food service operators.

Enjoy a high level of autonomy while driving account growth and customer retention.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and develop key customer accounts across the Midlands region.

Build strong, long-term relationships with distributors, wholesalers, and food service customers.

Develop and implement account plans to achieve revenue, growth, and retention targets.

Identify opportunities to increase sales, product penetration, and customer engagement within existing accounts.

Drive promotional activity and maximise product visibility across customer portfolios.

Identify and secure new business opportunities within the territory.

Conduct regular account reviews to identify growth opportunities and ensure customer satisfaction.

Monitor account performance, forecasts, and budgets to ensure objectives are achieved.

Produce accurate reports, forecasts, and commercial insights for senior management.

Maintain CRM records and collaborate effectively with internal teams to deliver exceptional customer service.

About You

Proven experience in an Account Manager, Key Account Manager, Territory Account Manager, Business Development Manager, or similar customer-facing role.

Previous food and/or beverage industry experience is essential.

Experience working within food service, wholesale, distribution, or FMCG environments.

Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills.

Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation abilities.

Strong account planning and customer management skills.

Experience producing reports, forecasts, and business reviews for senior management.

Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage a regional territory effectively.

Full UK driving licence.

Salary & Benefits

Up to £42,000 basic salary.

Bi-annual bonus scheme.

Company car.

Private healthcare.

Life insurance.

25 days holiday, increasing to 28 days with length of service.

Up to 10 additional days' leave for long service.

Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution.

Free daily lunch and drinks.

Subsidised social events and annual company BBQ.

Employee recognition awards.

Wellbeing support initiatives.

Location

Field-based role covering the Midlands.

Applicants must be based within the Midlands region.

Full UK driving licence required.

Must have the right to work in the UK.

Apply Now

Apply now to be considered for this Account Manager opportunity. Due to the specialist nature of the role, only candidates with previous food and/or beverage industry experience will be considered
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Reference: 225276653

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