Business Account Executive

Job Description:

Account Executive (Food / FMCG) – Step into Account Management

Are you ready to move out of field sales or a junior commercial role and into account management?

If you’re currently in a customer-facing role within food, FMCG or retail, have a genuine passion for Food and you’re starting to feel ready for more ownership, more commercial exposure, and a genuine step into account management… this could be exactly what you’ve been waiting for...

We’re working with a well-established, privately owned food business based in the Midlands. They’re not corporate, they’re relationship-led, fast-paced, and genuinely invest in developing their people.

This role has been created to bring someone in at the right level and support them in building a long-term career within the business.

THE ROLE

You’ll support and gradually take ownership of a portfolio of retail and wholesale customers, working closely with the commercial team to:

• Build strong, long-term customer relationships
• Support account performance, forecasting and delivery
• Be involved in customer conversations and reviews
• Identify opportunities to grow and develop accounts
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams

Over time, you’ll develop into a more autonomous, account-facing role with real ownership.

WHO THIS SUITS

This role is ideal for someone currently working as a:

• Territory Sales Executive 
• Field Sales Representative
• Retail Development Executive
• Account Executive / Junior commercial role

…who is now looking to take the next step into account management.

WHAT THEY’RE LOOKING FOR

• A genuine passion for FOOD!
• Exposure to food, FMCG, retail or a related environment
• Experience in a customer-facing role
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A proactive, hands-on approach
• A genuine desire to learn, develop and grow within a business
• You don’t need to already be an Account Manager — this is about potential.

WHY THIS ROLE?

• Clear pathway into account management
• Supportive, close-knit team
• Exposure to a range of customers (retail & wholesale)
• A business where people tend to stay and build careers
• Highly competitive salary + car allowance + bonus + exceptional benefits
• Remote role with 1 day a week in the office (Coventry)

CALL TO ACTION

If you’re ready to step into something with more ownership and long-term potential, I’d love to have a confidential chat.