Account Manager

Location: Newcastle-Under-Lyme

Hours: Monday to Friday (8am - 4pm)

Salary: from £40,000 per annum

The role:

Our client is seeking an Account Manager to head up a new Sales division within their growing company. This is an exciting role for aspiring Sales and Account Managers to help develop and expand a new team!

Main duties:

• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with key clients, ensuring their needs are consistently met
• Acting as the primary contact for assigned accounts, handling inquiries, complaints, and providing solutions
• Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities within the food sector to expand the client base in both foodservice and retail
• Collaborating with internal teams; including sales, new product development, marketing, production and logistics to deliver exceptional service to clients
• Monitoring account performance, analyse sales data, and prepare detailed reports on progress, goals, and forecasts
• Negotiating joint business plans and ensure timely delivery of commitments to meet client expectations
• Attending industry events, trade shows and training sessions to stay ahead of market trends and client needs
• Working closely with the internal teams to develop innovative and commercially viable solutions for customers

About you:

• Demonstrated experience in account management or business development, ideally within a food background
• A strong track record of success in managing key accounts and growing new business opportunities
• Excellent relationship building and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM tools
• Strong negotiation, organisational, and leadership abilities
• A result driven mindset with the ability to manage multiple clients or projects simultaneously
• A full UK Driving Licence is required

Interested? Call Meg on 01782 712230 or email MegW@kpir.co.uk

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