FMCG Account Manager: Grow Key Brands & Profits

Samworth Brothers Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company based in Manchester is seeking an Account Manager to take full ownership of customer accounts. The successful candidate will develop business plans, drive sales and distribution, and build relationships with key stakeholders. We are looking for someone tenacious, influential, and organised, with experience in FMCG account management. This role offers the opportunity to be part of an inclusive culture and to thrive within a dynamic team. Join us and make a difference in a supportive environment!

Benefits

Enhanced pension scheme

Private health scheme

Profit related pay

Experience annual pay reviews

Onsite gym

Employee discount scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Long service days holidays

Paid social events

Training and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Driven to win new business and push for results.
• Able to negotiate, persuade, and confidently lead customer conversations.
• Great listener, strong collaborator, emotionally intelligent.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication, negotiation, problem-solving skills in account management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sales & profit targets across Convenience and Travel.
• Create and implement account-specific business plans.
• Increase distribution and visibility of key brand SKUs.
• Win new business and expand existing accounts.
• Plan and deliver profitable promotional activities.
• Build strong relationships across external and internal teams.

Skills

Tenacious

Influential

Relationship-focused

Highly organised

Experienced in FMCG account management

Job description

A leading food manufacturing company based in Manchester is seeking an Account Manager to take full ownership of customer accounts. The successful candidate will develop business plans, drive sales and distribution, and build relationships with key stakeholders. We are looking for someone tenacious, influential, and organised, with experience in FMCG account management. This role offers the opportunity to be part of an inclusive culture and to thrive within a dynamic team. Join us and make a difference in a supportive environment!