Junior/National Account Manager

This is a fantastic opportunity to join this successful, growing food importer and distributor. Whether you have a sales or buying background and are looking to enter the food industry or you are already working in the food industry and are looking for a new challenge.

You will become a key member of the retail team, where you report to the Commercial Manager, focusing on retail accounts. The accounts will include discounters (i.e. Home Bargains, Heron Foods) as well as a Top 5 grocery retailer. You will be working with an exciting and diverse product range across ambient and frozen categories.

You will receive full support and training from the Commercial Manager and Director as you learn the business, the products, the suppliers and the customers.

The Role

In this role, you will be responsible for developing sales, strengthening customer relationships, and helping to grow product distribution across the market. Key responsibilities include:

• Developing sales and expanding product distribution
• Building and maintaining long-term relationships with new and existing customers and suppliers
• Managing customer accounts
• Conducting customer and supplier visits (a full, clean driving licence is required)
• Providing feedback on customer opportunities and market information
• Monitoring sales and stock levels to plan supply effectively
• Tracking market conditions and pricing
• Preparing costing sheets and analysing costs associated with buying and selling products
• Monitoring and analysing existing contract balances
• Communicating effectively with internal departments to ensure smooth execution of tasks
• Using in-house systems including SAP, Microsoft Office, and the company intranet
• Troubleshooting and resolving day-to-day issues as they arise

About You

• You have a background in sales and a passion for this type of role.
• You may have some experience in the food or drink industry, selling to the likes of foodservice, B2B or retail.
• You are eager to learn and take on a new challenge
• You are organised, proactive, and commercially minded
• You enjoy building relationships and working as part of a team
• You are looking for a role where you can genuinely build a long-term career

What’s on Offer

• Full training and support from senior leadership
• Exposure to a broad and exciting food product portfolio
• A team orientated, office-based role with scope for progression
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

If you thrive in a busy working environment, where no two days are the same then this is an opportunity not to be missed. You will become a key member of this retail commercial team that is part of a growing business in the food industry.