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    Business Account Manager

    Sales
    Reed Specialist Recruitment
    Sussex
    Permanent
    Competitive
    On-Site

    Job Description

    Business Account Manager

    Location: West Sussex (Office-Based) Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

    I am recruiting on behalf of a successful and growing food manufacturing business for a Business Account Manager to manage and develop key regional and national accounts across a wholesale and foodservice customer base.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Manage and grow a portfolio of key customer accounts.

    • Develop strong relationships with decision-makers and drive product listings.

    • Deliver annual sales and gross profit targets.

    • Identify new business opportunities and secure new customer wins.

    • Lead contract and price negotiations.

    • Work closely with internal teams to ensure excellent customer service.

    • Attend trade shows and industry events to promote the business.

    About You

    • Previous account management or business development experience within foodservice, food manufacturing or FMCG.

    • Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.

    • Proven ability to grow accounts and win new business.

    • Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.

    Benefits

    • 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and birthday leave.

    • Additional annual leave with length of service.

    • Enhanced pension contributions.

    • Ongoing training and development opportunities.

    • Internal progression opportunities.

    • Monthly reward and recognition scheme.

    • Free onsite parking.

    • Staff benefits and employee discounts.

    Interested? Apply now to learn more about this confidential opportunity. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

    Posted on August 12, 2026

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