Retail Account Manager

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 retailersNo sales targets – focus on strategic retail development and delivering exceptional serviceCareer 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 retailersRetail strategy development – develop and execute strategies for growth within your retail, analysing market trends and customer demandsProduct lifecycle oversight – collaborate with NPD, buying, and supply chain teams to manage product ranges, SKU portfolios, and launchesProduct expertise – oversee bespoke product development, packaging, and branding to meet retailer specificationsCritical path & supply chain coordination – manage supplier relationships globally to ensure smooth order fulfilment and stock availabilityProcess improvement – streamline operations and drive efficiencies within retail managementCross–functional collaboration – work alongside internal teams to support new product development, packaging approvals, and complianceIssue 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 retailersStrong understanding of SKU management and supplier negotiationsTrack record of working with retail buyers and understanding their commercial needsTeam management experienceExcellent project management skills with experience managing critical pathsProficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM, and order management toolsFull 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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Ad ID: 5416951907