Key Account Manager
Ref: AS1357879
Bilston, England
£40,000
- Permanent
- FMCG Account Growth
- Retailer Relationship Management
- Commercial Negotiation
About the candidate
A commercially focused Key Account Manager with a strong background in FMCG, food distribution and retail account management. They have a proven track record of building strong customer relationships, improving account performance and supporting profitable growth across key UK retail customers.
They bring a practical, collaborative style, working closely with production, supply chain and internal sales teams to keep customer expectations, product delivery and promotional plans aligned. Now seeking a permanent opportunity, they are available to start in 2 weeks.
What makes them great?
- Strong Sales Results: Increased sales by 30% within a year across a varied retail account portfolio through tailored promotional activity and relationship-led account management.
- Revenue Growth Focus: Delivered a 20% uplift in annual revenue by developing account-specific strategies and negotiating effectively with major UK retailers.
- Launch & Market Support: Played a key role in new product launches, supporting market research, promotional planning and customer engagement activity.
Areas of expertise
- Key Account Management: Experienced in managing retail customer accounts, developing account plans and maintaining strong client relationships.
- FMCG Sales Growth: Skilled in promotional planning, negotiation and customer-focused strategies within fast-paced food and FMCG environments.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Confident working with production, supply chain and sales teams to support product launches and service delivery.