This is not your typical sales role. We’re looking for someone who’s genuinely passionate about food and has experience within the
foodservice, hospitality, or wholesale sectors. Whether you’ve been front-of-house, in a food buying role, or behind the pass as a chef, we value your insight and industry knowledge.
Job Title: Account manager
Job Type: Full time
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
Salary: £30,000–£35,000 + Commission Package + Company car or car allowance
Deadline: 19 November 2025
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and grow a portfolio of existing customers across the Manchester region
* Identify and approach potential new customers to increase market presence
* Build strong, trust-based relationships — becoming a true partner to your customers
* Coordinate customer orders with internal teams across production, warehouse, and distribution
* Act as the key point of contact for any queries, issues, or opportunities
* Keep customer records and activity logs updated in CRM/operating systems
* Work closely with purchasing and production to align supply with customer demand
* Support new product introductions and seasonal launches relevant to your customers
* Deliver against agreed sales and margin targets
* Offer value through product training, demos, or menu support where needed
* Maintain compliance with food safety, hygiene, and quality regulations
What We’re Looking For
Experience:
* Strong food industry knowledge is essential
* Background in foodservice, hospitality, FMCG, or food wholesale ideal
* Experience managing customer relationships or a keen interest in transitioning into sales
* Comfortable working with internal teams (e.g. supply chain, customer service)
* Understanding of food safety or compliance is a bonus
Skills & Attributes:
* A real passion for food and a desire to share that with others
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
* Commercial mindset — understands pricing, value, and margins
* Organised, detail-oriented, and proactive
* Able to manage multiple accounts and adapt to customer needs
* Comfortable using CRM or order management tools
* Approachable, down-to-earth, and customer-focused
What’s On Offer
* Salary: £30,000–£35,000 (depending on experience)
* Commission scheme
* Company car or car allowance
* Hybrid working – flexible between field, home, and occasional office days
* Autonomy and ownership of your territory
* A welcoming and supportive team, many of whom come from hospitality or culinary backgrounds
* Real progression opportunities within a growing, people-led food group.
Note
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Application Process
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