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Key Account Manager - Fresh Produce
Job Posted: 7 days ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Chichester, West Sussex
Expire in: 21 days
Job Description
Key Account Manager - Fresh Produce
Location & Setup: Chichester area - onsite most days for the first 3 months, then some flex, including travel
Package: £40,000 - £50,000 + bonus + HC + benefits
The Opportunity
We are partnering with a leading fresh produce business to appoint a Key Account Manager to join their Commercial team from January 2026. This is a newly created role driven by growth, offering the chance to make a real impact on some of the company's biggest UK supermarket accounts.
This is an exciting opportunity for an expert salesperson who thrives on building strong relationships, driving profitable growth, and turning insights into action. You'll play a pivotal role in delivering commercial success, strengthening partnerships, and supporting cross-functional initiatives across a fast-moving, vertically integrated business.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage high-priority key accounts, developing strong partnerships to drive mutual growth.
Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve growth targets, optimize trade revenue, and deliver ROI.
Apply data, insights, and category expertise to shape strategies and support customer decision-making.
Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with key accounts, ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes.
Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure seamless delivery of products and services.
Provide regular reports on account performance, sales activity, and market insights to senior management.
Travel as required to suppliers and customer sites to strengthen relationships and support operations.
What We're Looking For
Proven Key Account Manager with a strong track record in managing major accounts, within the Produce industry (minimum 5 years).
Expert salesperson with negotiation, category leadership, and partnership skills.
Experienced in budget management and trade revenue optimisation, delivering against targets and ROI.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and people management skills.
Flexible, adaptable, and able to solve challenges in a fast-moving, regulated environment.
Advanced IT skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, and planning software.
Clean UK/EU driving licence and willingness to travel extensively.
Additional Information
The role may involve extensive travel, so a valid passport, clean driving licence, and access to reliable transport are essential.
Why Join?
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting a well-respected food business through a period of growth. You'll work with leading retailers, influence strategy across a vertically integrated business, and be part of a culture that values people, collaboration, and long-term successBefore You Apply
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