Job Description
Location: Remote (UK) - national and international travel
Reports to: Sales Director
We're looking for a Senior Account/Commercial Manager to join a family-owned, award-winning business with a strong international presence. This is a strategic, high-profile role supporting growth across Retail, Foodservice, and Export markets, while also forming part of a succession plan for future leadership.
You'll split your time between managing existing accounts and driving new business, while having the opportunity to represent the company at international trade shows, and building long-term, relationship-driven partnerships.
This is predominantly remote, but travel within the UK and abroad is expected.
What We're Looking For:
The ideal candidate is ambitious, energetic, and highly personable with strong commercial instincts.
Key qualities:
Proven track record in Retail, FS, and Export sales from the food industry
Skilled at building and maintaining long-term relationships
Strategic and forward-thinking, with a 5-10 year vision
Passionate about sustainability and quality products
Hunter mindset - thrives on new business development
Alignment with family values and long-term commitment
Highly desirable:
International market knowledge (US & Europe)
French language skills
Farming or agricultural background
This is a unique opportunity to join this wonderful business that is:
Family-led company with low staff turnover and a close-knit team
Has a strong focus on quality, sustainability, and growth
Give you the opportunity to influence sales strategy and be part of a succession plan
The role offers you additionally:
Competitive salary ( 60k 80k) + bonus
Company car or allowance
Remote-first, flexible working
As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)
Reports to: Sales Director
We're looking for a Senior Account/Commercial Manager to join a family-owned, award-winning business with a strong international presence. This is a strategic, high-profile role supporting growth across Retail, Foodservice, and Export markets, while also forming part of a succession plan for future leadership.
You'll split your time between managing existing accounts and driving new business, while having the opportunity to represent the company at international trade shows, and building long-term, relationship-driven partnerships.
This is predominantly remote, but travel within the UK and abroad is expected.
What We're Looking For:
The ideal candidate is ambitious, energetic, and highly personable with strong commercial instincts.
Key qualities:
Proven track record in Retail, FS, and Export sales from the food industry
Skilled at building and maintaining long-term relationships
Strategic and forward-thinking, with a 5-10 year vision
Passionate about sustainability and quality products
Hunter mindset - thrives on new business development
Alignment with family values and long-term commitment
Highly desirable:
International market knowledge (US & Europe)
French language skills
Farming or agricultural background
This is a unique opportunity to join this wonderful business that is:
Family-led company with low staff turnover and a close-knit team
Has a strong focus on quality, sustainability, and growth
Give you the opportunity to influence sales strategy and be part of a succession plan
The role offers you additionally:
Competitive salary ( 60k 80k) + bonus
Company car or allowance
Remote-first, flexible working
As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)
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