Business Account Executive - Food

  • Hamlin Knight - Recruitment Specialists in Human Resources, Office Support and Sales & Marketing
  • Coventry, Warwickshire
  • Apr 20, 2026
Full time Retail

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.