Account Executive
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Account Executive
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Ltd is seeking to recruit an Account Executive to join our Commercial Department within our fast-growing FMCG family business. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving sales success and managing key accounts to support our vision of being a leader in the field of fresh quality produce.
| Job Title | Account Executive |
| Working Hours | Mon to Fri – 8am to 4.30pm |
| Department | Commercial Department |
| Reports To | Head of Commercial Trading |
| Responsible For | No Direct Reports |
| Salary | £28,500 |
| Closing Date | Thursday 30th April 2026 at 5pm |
The successful candidate will work within our 3 pillars of People, Planet and Prosperity.
The Role
People
- Work collaboratively within the Sales & Marketing department to deliver continued sales success for [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].
- Work within a high performing culture and in particular ensure that [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Values are applied without exception.
- Represent [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and your department in all colleague and customer interactions:
- Deliver effective and transparent communication, where colleagues and customers are well informed and are aware of any changes that impact production and supply.
- Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with new and existing customers.
- Attend events and exhibitions throughout the UK & Ireland raising awareness of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] brand.
- Assume full responsibility for day-to-day management of agreed accounts.
- Ensure customer needs and objectives are delivered in a timely and efficient manner to promote a high level of customer service.
Planet
- Promote and represent the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] brand within a variety of sales and marketing initiatives.
- Pro-actively identify suitable commercial opportunities and convert these into new strategic partnerships
- Ensure that all customer feedback is managed effectively and efficiently.
- Facilitate on-site visits from customers and become a key point of contact to develop a successful working relationship.
- Manage Seasonal changeovers within your accounts to ensure a smooth transition for both [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and our customers.
Prosperity
- To hit and exceed your sales forecast through the effective management of your accounts.
- Develop and execute a robust business plan for each of your accounts that are in line with the business’s growth plans and strategy.
- Actively manage all price files, promotions, category reviews, annual account plans and term negotiations.
- Creation and analysis of sales / pricing reports for Head of Depts and customers.
- Manage price negotiations with customers to ensure that the business continues to remain profitable and that [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s margin is protected.
- Create a weighted pipeline of opportunities for both existing and new customers.
- Analysis of Key Outstanding Orders and follow up with customers where relevant.
- Feedback any business at risk through Month End Reports.
- Attend and participate in cycle meetings and present your territories performance against plan.
- Support the Head of Dept to build a long-term growth strategy and feed into the annual budget planning.
The Person
As a family business, it is important we share the same values. We are looking for an ambitious professional who wishes to contribute to business stability and has the following attributes:
- Previous experience in Key Account Management within the FMCG or Fresh Produce sector.
- Degree-level education or equivalent relevant professional qualifications.
- Strong understanding of margins, price negotiations, and strategic business planning.
- Impactful communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
- A problem-solver who is enthusiastic, committed, and possesses both humility and a strong professional will.
- A full clean driving license is essential for travel to customer sites and exhibitions.
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] values:
- Recognise the privilege of working in a FAMILY environment
- RESPECT each other and assume positive intent
- Strive for EXCELLENCE in everything we do
- Consider SUSTAINABILITY in all our activities
- Prioritise the HEALTH, safety and wellbeing of ourselves and others
Behaviours
We are looking for someone who will:
- Own it
- Know it
- Control it
- Learn from it
- Celebrate it
To Apply
Please upload your CV below or email it to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] including ‘Account Executive’ in the subject line.
Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Thursday 30th April 2026 at 5.00pm.
We are an equal opportunities employer.