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Retail Account Manager
Job Posted: 5 days ago
Salary: £ 35,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Crawley, West Sussex
Expire in: 23 days
Job Description
Retail Account Manager
Location: Outskirts of Crawley
Salary: £35k - £50k DOE
Benefits: Flexible start/finish times, free gym membership, health and wellbeing programmes, discounts at hundreds of retailers and hospitality venues, health cashback plan
Are you an experienced Retail Account Manager with a strong background in FMCG, and supplier-side retail partnerships? Do you have experience working with leading retailers such as Aldi, Tesco, TK Maxx, Lidl, or Sainsbury's? If so, we want to hear from you.
Why apply?
Retail-focused role - manage and develop high-profile product categories with major retailers
No sales targets - focus on strategic retail development and delivering exceptional service
Career growth - join a thriving, innovative, and fast-paced businessThe Company
Our client is a market-leading FMCG supplier known for developing and delivering high-quality products to leading UK retailers. With continued expansion, they are seeking a proactive Retail Account Manager to drive key retailer relationships and ensure seamless product supply.
Key Responsibilities:
Retailer account management - build and maintain strong relationships with retail managers and buyers at major retailers
Retail strategy development - develop and execute strategies for growth within your retail, analysing market trends and customer demands
Product lifecycle oversight - collaborate with NPD, buying, and supply chain teams to manage product ranges, SKU portfolios, and launches
Product expertise - oversee bespoke product development, packaging, and branding to meet retailer specifications
Critical path & supply chain coordination - manage supplier relationships globally to ensure smooth order fulfilment and stock availability
Process improvement - streamline operations and drive efficiencies within retail management
Cross-functional collaboration - work alongside internal teams to support new product development, packaging approvals, and compliance
Issue resolution - quickly address and resolve challenges related to quality, supply, or delivery timelinesWhat We're Looking For:
Proven FMCG account management experience - ideally working with supermarkets, discounters, or major retailers
Strong understanding of SKU management and supplier negotiations
Track record of working with retail buyers and understanding their commercial needs
Team management experience
Excellent project management skills with experience managing critical paths
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM, and order management tools
Full UK driving licence and own transport (due to office location)
Desirable: Experience in process improvement, change management, or international supply chain operationsRefer a friend and earn a retail voucher worth up to £500!
Unfortunately, due to high numbers of applications, we are only able to respond to shortlisted applicants. If you have not heard from us within 5 days, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
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