Trade Account Manager – Food & Drink Brands

Social network you want to login/join with: Trade Account Manager – Food & Drink Brands, London Client: Capstone Hill Search Location: London, United Kingdom Job Category: Other EU work permit required: Yes Job Reference: 9bee96ad8453 Job Views: 3 Posted: 02.06.2025 Expiry Date: 17.07.2025 Job Description: If you’re a trade communications specialist and enjoy working with great brands, then this is the agency and role for you. This agency is more traditionally known as a consumer shop; however, they have been winning more corporate and trade work from their clients and have a dedicated team of specialists (the agency is approx. 50 in total). Due to continued growth in this area, they are now looking for an Account Manager to join the team. Accounts include brands like Ferrero Rocher, Kellogg’s, McVities, Nestle and more – all with big budgets, working on integrated campaigns. It’s an interesting time for the food sector, especially with Brexit and Covid-19 creating communication challenges, along with CSR initiatives which are already a key focus for businesses in this space. Culture-wise, this is one of the nicest agencies out there that genuinely puts employees front and centre, which explains its high retention rate and numerous awards for employee engagement. Benefits include generous bonuses for company and personal performance, new business, complimentary breakfast and soft drinks, health plan, fitness classes, company running club, flexible hours, and lots of team socials. The agency also scores highly on diversity and inclusion, having signed the Blueprint Commitments for racial diversity and being awarded Ally Status for their efforts in this area. The Role – Account Manager You’ll join the Trade team within this 50-person agency, reporting to and supporting the Account Director. We’re looking for someone with a solid agency background, preferably with experience working on retail, food & drink, or FMCG accounts. A full JD can be provided upon application, but some key responsibilities and skills include: Ability to analyze data and insights to help clients define strategies that meet business objectives, in collaboration with the Account Director Ability to independently deliver programs for clients as well as work effectively within a team Excellent copywriting and media relations skills/contacts Assist in growing the client portfolio and support in pitching for new business #J-18808-Ljbffr