Junior Account Manager

Junior Account Manager

Salary £30,000 / Chichester, West Sussex

We have an incredibly exciting opportunity for a passionate "foodie" to work for one of the most talked about Produce businesses in the UK right now. They grow, process, pack and market a range of semi-exotic produce, with a quality and freshness that is second to none. Working with all of the top tier supermarkets within the UK and leading national restaurant chains, this position would suit either a current Junior Account Manager or Account Executive looking for real progression opportunities.

As a Junior Account Manager you will be responsible for supporting the Commercial Manager with the management and development of the named accounts. This will involve managing all aspects of the commercial relationship, profitability, administration and the strategic direction of the account.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Management of the day to day account administration as necessary
• Research and understand the customer business strategies, markets, competitive landscape and operating methods
• Creation of and the execution of customer plans/relationships to drive growth
• Ensuring full integration of the customer plans across all areas of the business

The required person:

• Effective time management and good organisational skills
• Effective, well developed communication skills
• Proficient in the use of MS Office applications, emails and the internet
• Effective, well developed communication skills – verbal and written with ability to present data to a group
• Ability to build a wide network of external and internal contacts
• Team player
• Results driven & strives for excellence
• Effective planning and good organisational skills
• Effective time management
• Good sector knowledge & driven to keep knowledge updated
• Assertive and capable of negotiating to deliver agreed profit levels and joint customer value

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £30,000.00 /year

Required education:

• Bachelor's

Required experience:

• Associated food sector: 2 years

Required licence or certification:

• Driving License