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SGS’s Food industry services help ensure food safety, quality, and compliance through testing, inspection, certification, and auditing—supporting businesses across the supply chain from farm to fork.
Job Description
ROLE OVERVIEW
- Job Title: ClientAccount Manager - Food Advisory
- Job Type: Fixed Term Contract 12 months
- Location: Fully Remote - Must be UK based and happy to travel to customer sites (ideal location around Leicester)
- Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
- Salary: Up to £38,000 pa DOE
Overview of the role -to deliver exceptional service to existing clients, being the key point of contact for a large UK retailer.
- Managing clients workload
- Liaising with internal teams - technical & sales to make sure service level agreements and turnaround times are met
- Obtain forecasts of work coming in to be completed
- Project management
Qualifications
The ideal candidate for this role is someone who has over 3 years experience in an account management position, we are looking for someone who has a background in Food Retail or Food Manufacturing
You will also have the following…
- Proven account management experience within a large team
- Educated up to A Level or equivalent
- Advance user of MS Office , including excel
Additional Information
At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:
- Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
- Private medical cover (immediate access)
- Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
- An additional day off for your birthday
- Discounted Gym Membership
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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Account Manager - Food Advisory in Leicester employer: SGS
At SGS Glasgow, the Global Centre of Excellence for Biosafety Testing, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment where attention to detail is paramount. Our commitment to employee well-being is reflected in our comprehensive benefits package, including private medical cover from day one, generous annual leave, and health initiatives, all aimed at promoting a healthy work-life balance. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the life sciences sector while enjoying opportunities for personal and professional growth in a collaborative team setting.
