via Reed · 22 September 2026 ·4 days ago

Account Manager

Reed
Birmingham Full-time GBP 45,000 – 55,000
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Account Manager - Food Manufacturing

£45,000 - £55,000 + Company Car or Car Allowance + Bonus

Remote - Weekly Customer Visit & Fortnightly Visit to Northwich

Are you an experienced Account Management or Business Development professional with a Food or Beverage Manufacturing / Distribution background and looking for a remote role with an excellent work-life balance at an established global business

This international food manufacturer employees thousands of people across multiple continents. They have several factories in the UK supplying niche ingredients primarily to restaurants and foodservice clients, and have a multimillion-pound turnover.

In this role, you'll act as the key link between customers and the wider business, ensuring strong account performance while identifying opportunities for growth. You'll coordinate internal teams, build lasting customer relationships, and help deliver a seamless customer experience.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a customer-facing Account Management or Business Development role within the food or beverage sector. They’ll also have strong relationship building and negotiation skills along with a good commercial awareness.

This is the perfect role for someone that wants to make an impact and maintain a high status within the food sector by working with high-profile customers while also being able to enjoy an excellent work-life balance through remote working.

Key Duties

  • Managing and developing relationships with key customers (foodservice, wholesale, hospitality) to support retention, growth and long-term partnerships.

  • Coordinating with internal teams to ensure customer requirements are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.

  • Identifying commercial opportunities within existing accounts and supporting wider business growth objectives.

  • Monitoring account performance, resolving customer issues, and providing regular updates to ensure a positive customer experience.

Requirements
  • Experience in Account Management, Business Development or Sales within Food or Beverage Manufacturing / Distribution.

  • Strong relationship-building and communication skills with a customer-focused approach.

  • Commercial awareness and the ability to identify opportunities for business growth.

  • Well organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.

  • Full UK driving license

If you are interested in this position, click apply or contact Stuart Goble at Reed.

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