Key Account Manager

Key Account Manager (Contract Manufacturing) – Global Food Business - Hybrid - £70K + Benefits

My client is a well-established family-owned business who have built and earned a reputation for delivering high quality products in the food & beverage industry. With a turnover in excess of £1billion and a huge focus on sustainability, they supply their products to many counties across Europe.

They are seeking a Key Account Manager to join their Customer Brands sales team. The successful Key Account Manager will be responsible for developing profitable, long-term partnerships with key customer brands who outsource their manufacturing.

This is the perfect role for a high performing Key Account Manager who thrives on building long term partnerships and delivering commercial growth, looking to join a reputable business with genuine career progression and the chance to influence some of the biggest names in the food industry.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage and develop a portfolio of strategic contract manufacturing customers.
• Build strong relationships with key decision makers across Procurement, Commercial, Marketing and Innovation teams.
• Identify opportunities to increase sales, margin and product portfolio within existing accounts.
• Lead commercial negotiations including pricing, annual agreements and contract renewals.
• Deliver customer business ...