RETAIL ACCOUNT MANAGER

Location: Outskirts of Crawley
Salary: £35k - £50k DOE
Benefits: Flexible start/finish times, free gym membership, health and wellbeing programmes, discounts at hundreds of retailers and hospitality venues, health cashback plan
Are you an experienced Retail Account Manager with a strong background in FMCG, and supplier-side retail partnerships? Do you have experience working with leading retailers such as Aldi, Tesco, TK Maxx, Lidl, or Sainsbury’s? If so, we want to hear from you.

THE COMPANY

Our client is a market-leading FMCG supplier known for developing and delivering high-quality products to leading UK retailers. With continued expansion, they are seeking a proactive Retail Account Manager to drive key retailer relationships and ensure seamless product supply.

• Retailer account management - build and maintain strong relationships with retail managers and buyers at major retailers
• Retail strategy development - develop and execute strategies for growth within your retail, analysing market trends and customer demands
• Product lifecycle oversight - collaborate with NPD, buying, and supply chain teams to manage product ranges, SKU portfolios, and launches
• Product expertise - oversee bespoke product development, packaging, and branding to meet retailer specifications
• Critical path & supply chain coordination - manage supplier relationships globally to ensure smooth order fulfilment and stock availability
• Process improvement - streamline operations and drive efficiencies within retail management
• Cross-functional collaboration - work alongside internal teams to support new product development, packaging approvals, and compliance
• Issue resolution - quickly address and resolve challenges related to quality, supply, or delivery timelines