A family-run and customer-focused fresh food provider is seeking an Account Manager to be responsible for some of our clients products and customers to ensure relationships and portfolio are effectively managed and to seek and develop new customer opportunities. The Account Manager will have previous experience working as an Account Manager or have worked in a similar target-led role. In addition, the Account Manager will have excellent communication, research, relationship-building, and negotiation skills. You will need to be able to travel around the UK and overseas. Applications from ex-military personnel are strongly encouraged Key Responsibilities Manage customer relationships and P/L account in respect of your portfolio/category of products Report and deliver insight on P/L performance versus agreed budgets Ensure strong relationships with colleagues Manage the marketing and sales of a portfolio of products Carry out new product development and identify new products for existing and new markets Ensure the delivery of Sales and Gross Trade Profit Support other teams and departments when required Understand and explore customer requirements Effectively manage information flow between the customer and internal customers and departments Respond to customer correspondence and prepare written proposals Meet customers and suppliers to discuss and formulate plans, and negotiate promotional pricing and budgets. Make written proposals and present them to the customer and ..... full job details .....