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Key Account Manager

Job Posted: 4 days ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Expire in: 24 days

Job Description

Key Account manager FMCG Non Food

  * Remote role - Head office visits in the North Bi- Monthly

  * Independent retail, Garden centre channel experience would be desirable

  * Energy, Passion and Ambition are a must for this role

  * Norfolk region- locations could be around Cambridge, Peterborough

We’re partnering with a well-established, privately owned UK FMCG manufacturer operating within the textiles and homewares sector, known for delivering high-quality, design-led products into both retail and trade channels.

With decades of industry presence behind them, the business has built a strong reputation across the UK and international markets. Their product portfolio spans multiple consumer categories, supported by in-house design, manufacturing, and distribution capabilities.

Now entering an exciting phase of growth, they are investing in product innovation, expanding their market reach, and looking to strengthen their commercial team with a high-calibre sales professional who can bring both industry expertise and valuable contacts.

Key Account Manager – Textiles & Homewares (Norfolk)

This is a growth-focused, field-based role for a commercially driven Account Manager with experience in textiles, homewares, or a related sector.

You’ll be responsible for developing an established customer base while actively identifying and converting new business opportunities. This is a role for someone who understands the market, knows the key players, and can leverage existing relationships to accelerate growth.

Covering the Norfolk area, you’ll spend the majority of your time in front of customers building relationships, driving sales, and representing the brand in the market.

The role

  * Managing and growing a portfolio of retail and trade accounts within the textiles space

  * Using your industry network to generate and convert new business opportunities

  * Building strong relationships with buyers across garden centres, homeware retailers, furniture stores, and independent outlets

  * Driving in-store performance through merchandising, displays, and product positioning

  * Managing both bricks-and-mortar and online/digital customer relationships

  * Leading quarterly range and performance reviews with key accounts

  * Identifying trends, gaps, and opportunities within your territory

  * Representing the business at trade shows and industry events

  * Delivering tailored presentations, proposals, and product launches

  * Consistently achieving and exceeding sales targets

Your Profile

  * Ideally proven experience in sales or account management within textiles, homewares, or a closely related industry

  * An established network of contacts you can bring to the role

  * A proactive, new business mindset not just account maintenance

  * Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills

  * Highly motivated, target-driven, and comfortable working autonomously

  * Confident communicator with strong relationship-building ability

  * Salary on base of c£40,000 with OTE up to £60,000 - £80,000

  * Company Car, End of Year Bonus, Pension, Company Benefits

This is a must-have role for a dynamic, well-connected sales professional who wants to take ownership of a territory, open doors, and drive real growth with a very ambitious and growing business.

If you know the industry, know the buyers, and know how to win business this is your opportunity.

Please get in touch

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