Business Account Executive - 12 month FTC
Posted 4 days ago by Rise Resourcing
£37,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
Manchester Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Business Account Executive role in the Food and Beverage services sector is a hybrid position focused on managing key accounts and supporting commercial operations within a leading FMCG company. This hands-on role offers a pathway to an Account Manager position and requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective relationship-building capabilities. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive growth and ensure high customer service. A proactive approach and experience in a fast-paced environment are essential for success in this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage product portfolio administration, including pricing and promotional activities.
- Provide forecasting and demand planning support, understanding the supply chain.
- Build strong relationships with customers, retailers, and internal teams.
- Support Account Controllers in identifying new business opportunities and driving growth.
Key Skills:
- Strong analytical skills and commercial awareness.
- Exceptional attention to detail and planning/organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with SAP and retailer portals is desirable.
- Ability to manage projects autonomously in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Salary (Rate): £37,000.00 yearly
City: Manchester Area
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Business Account Executive - Food and Beverage services - 12 month FTC
Are you a results-oriented, commercially astute professional with a passion for analysis and attention to detail ? My client, a leader in the FMCG sector , is seeking a Business Account Executive to join their dynamic commercial team. This role is hybrid with 2 days at their head office required per week. This is a pivotal, hands-on role where you'll be the operational backbone of the commercial function, offering a clear pathway to an Account Manager role for the right candidate.
Your Impact
You will be instrumental in the smooth running of key accounts, working closely with Sector Controllers and cross-functional teams.
- Commercial Management: Own the product portfolio administration, including maintaining accurate pricing , submitting new product forms , and coordinating promotional activity from end-to-end.
- Forecasting & Supply Chain: Take ownership of crucial forecasting and demand planning support, quickly developing an end-to-end understanding of the supply chain to ensure high customer service.
- Relationship Building: Act as a key point of contact, building strong, long-term relationships with customers, retailers, and internal teams (Marketing, Supply Chain, Technical).
- Growth Driver: Actively support the Account Controllers in uncovering new business opportunities and driving profitable growth.
What You Bring to the table
While an interest in the Food and Beverage sector is a plus , your strong commercial foundations are essential.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Analytical Power: Excellent commercial awareness and strong analytical skills.
- Operational Excellence: Meticulous attention to detail and exceptional planning/organisational skills.
- Communication: Exceptional verbal and written skills; comfortable engaging with multiple stakeholders.
- Tech Savvy: Expert in Excel and PowerPoint . Experience with SAP and retailer portals is highly desirable.
- Self-Sufficient: A proactive team player who can manage projects autonomously in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
This is your chance to step into a demanding yet rewarding role that directly shapes commercial success. If you're ready to further your career potential, apply now !