Business Account Executive - Food
Posted 1 day 3 hours ago by Hamlin Knight - Recruitment Specialists in Human Resources, Office Support and Sales & Marketing
Account Executive (Food / FMCG) - Step into Account Management
Are you ready to move out of field sales or a junior commercial role and into account management?
If you're currently in a customer-facing role within food, FMCG or retail, have a genuine passion for Food and you're starting to feel ready for more ownership, more commercial exposure, and a genuine step into account management this could be exactly what you've been waiting for
We're working with a well-established, privately owned food business based in the Midlands. They're not corporate, they're relationship-led, fast-paced, and genuinely invest in developing their people.
This role has been created to bring someone in at the right level and support them in building a long-term career within the business.
THE ROLE
You'll support and gradually take ownership of a portfolio of retail and wholesale customers, working closely with the commercial team to:
- Build strong, long-term customer relationships
- Support account performance, forecasting and delivery
- Be involved in customer conversations and reviews
- Identify opportunities to grow and develop accounts
- Work cross-functionally with internal teams
Over time, you'll develop into a more autonomous, account-facing role with real ownership.
WHO THIS SUITS
This role is ideal for someone currently working as a:
- Territory Sales Executive
- Field Sales Representative
- Retail Development Executive
- Account Executive / Junior commercial role
who is now looking to take the next step into account management.
WHAT THEY'RE LOOKING FOR
- A genuine passion for FOOD!
- Exposure to food, FMCG, retail or a related environment
- Experience in a customer-facing role
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- A proactive, hands-on approach
- A genuine desire to learn, develop and grow within a business
- You don't need to already be an Account Manager - this is about potential.
WHY THIS ROLE?
- Clear pathway into account management
- Supportive, close-knit team
- Exposure to a range of customers (retail & wholesale)
- A business where people tend to stay and build careers
- Highly competitive salary + car allowance + bonus + exceptional benefits
- Remote role with 1 day a week in the office (Coventry)
CALL TO ACTION
If you're ready to step into something with more ownership and long-term potential, I'd love to have a confidential chat.