Key Account Manager (Grocery Retail) - Hybrid - £55-65K (dependent on experience) + Benefits

My client is a well-established family-owned business who have built and earned a reputation for delivering high quality products in the food & beverage industry. With a turnover in excess of £1billion and a huge focus on sustainability, they supply their products to many counties across Europe.

They are seeking a UK Key Account Manager to join their Customer Brands sales team. The successful Key Account Manager will be responsible for driving growth, expanding market share and developing customer brand partnerships with a portfolio of UK Grocery Retail accounts.

This is the perfect role for a high performing Sales Manager or Key Account Manager looking to join a reputable business who can offer greater responsibility and exposure, in order to progress their career.

Responsibilities include:

• Account Management: Build and nurture strong relationships with key retail and food service accounts to maximize opportunities for customer brand growth.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement tailored account plans to meet customer needs and achieve company objectives.
• Revenue Growth: Drive sales growth through identifying opportunities, negotiating contracts, and delivering on financial targets.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, product development, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless delivery of customer-specific solutions.
• Market Insight: Stay ahead of industry trends and consumer preferences to offer innovative solutions that resonate with customers.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor account performance, analyse sales data, and prepare regular reports for internal stakeholders.

The Ideal Key Account Manager Candidate:

• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience managing UK Grocery Retail Key Accounts.
• Must have strong negotiation skills and be able to demonstrate delivering results.
• Have knowledge of category and insights.
• Must have a track record of winning key accounts and maintaining strong relationships.
• Strong communication skills and previous experience of successfully leading a sales team.
• Have a structured approach with a clear view on hitting targets.
• Must have a full UK driving licence.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Mikey at COREcruitment dot com / mikey@corecruitment.com