Field Based: Commercial Account Manager

Description

Commercial Account Manager (North Field Based) Territory: Northern England & Scotland Ideal base: North East (Durham/Newcastle)

Are you a commercially driven relationship builder who thrives in a field–based role? Do you enjoy working closely with independent business owners, helping them grow through tailored solutions and strategic support?

We re partnering with a well–established and highly respected organisation within the retail and distribution sector, supporting a network of independent businesses across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a high–potential territory and make a tangible impact on commercial performance and long–term partnershp.

The Opportunity

In this role, you ll act as the primary commercial partner for a portfolio of independent retailers across Northern England and Scotland. You ll focus on driving revenue growth, increasing engagement with value–added services, and strengthening long–term relationships.

This is a highly autonomous, field–based position suited to someone who enjoys being on the road, building trust, and influencing business owners at all levels.

What you ll be doing

Managing and developing a portfolio of independent retail partners

Driving uptake of commercial solutions including product ranges, finance options, and service offerings

Identifying growth opportunities and delivering tailored account strategies

Promoting campaigns, offers, and initiatives to maximise partner performance

Supporting onboarding of new partners and ensuring early commercial success

Conducting regular business reviews to demonstrate value and ROI

Collaborating cross–functionally with marketing, supply chain, and product teams

Analysing sales data and market trends to inform strategy

Maintaining accurate forecasts, pipeline reporting, and territory plans

What we re looking for

Proven experience in field–based sales or account management

Strong track record of selling solutions or services (ideally into independent or SME businesses)

Excellent relationship–building and influencing skills

Commercially astute with the ability to present value–led propositions

Confident engaging a diverse customer base across different regions and business types

Self–motivated, target–driven, and comfortable working autonomously

Strong organisational and reporting skills (Microsoft Office proficiency essential)

Why this role?

Opportunity to manage a high–value, growth–focused territory

Work with a well–established, market–leading organisation

High level of autonomy and ownership

A role where you can genuinely influence business success for your customers

Collaborative and supportive culture with strong long–term vision

Location & travel

Field–based across Northern England, Scotland & Northern Ireland

Ideal home base: Durham / Newcastle / North East region

Regular site visits required

Interested?

If you re looking for a role where you can combine commercial drive with relationship management and want to be part of a business that truly supports independent retailers we d love to hear from you.

Ad ID: 5418154003