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Account Manager


Company : The Sterling Choice


Location : Newcastle upon Tyne, England


Created : 2026-03-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Account Manager – Food Ingredients (North of England Focus, Remote)£50,000-£55,000 + Car & BonusThis isn't one of those Account Manager roles where everything runs itself.You'll be looking after a significant customer base, with plenty going on and expectations to match. It'll keep you busy, but in a good way.The roleYou'll be managing and growing a portfolio of B2B food manufacturing customers, mostly across the North of England. It's a mix of keeping key accounts happy while also spotting opportunities to grow them.So yes, relationship management matters.But so does commercial thinking.And so does being able to handle customers who aren't always easy.You'll be:Managing large manufacturing accounts with significant spendDeveloping new opportunities within existing customersHaving proper commercial conversations (not just "checking in")Travelling to customers when needed — this isn't a behind-the-screen roleWhat they're looking forExperience managing B2B accounts within food manufacturingIdeally some exposure to food ingredientsComfortable handling a decent-sized account baseA mix of account management and business development skillsIf you've worked with large food manufacturers before, you'll probably feel at home here.If you need everything perfectly structured and sign-off from three people before making a decision... probably not.