Junior Account Manager - FMCG Sales

Posted: 26/01/26
Recruiter:Magpie Recruitment
Reference:3063145876
Type:Permanent
Industry: FMCG
Salary:£30,000 - £32,000 Annual
Location:Kingston Upon Thames, London
Description: Junior Account Manager - FMCG Sales
Location: Kingston Upon Thames
Hybrid role
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £32,000

Our client is a well-established organic food and drink company with over 40 years' experience and a mission to make healthy eating accessible to everyone. They're looking for an ambitious Junior Account Manager to help drive rapid expansion across their customer base. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your sales career within a growing organisation that genuinely cares about people and the planet.

Position Overview

As a Junior Account Manager, you'll play a key role in building and nurturing customer relationships whilst supporting the commercial growth of the organisation. You'll work alongside the sales team to manage existing accounts, identify new business opportunities, and help launch new products across multiple channels. This varied role includes approximately one day every two weeks conducting in-store food demonstrations to build customer relationships and gain valuable market knowledge. You'll gain exposure to strategic account management, commercial negotiations, and the full sales cycle in a supportive, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities
  • Build strong working relationships with customers, engaging stakeholders at all levels and representing the company with pride
  • Nurture and grow existing customer accounts whilst identifying opportunities to expand product distribution
  • Support senior team members with larger national accounts across different retail channels
  • Pursue new business opportunities in target channels across the UK and key EU markets
  • Negotiate price increases, promotional plans and product activations with customers
  • Gain new product listings and support the launch of new products to market
  • Conduct in-store food demonstrations approximately once every two weeks to strengthen customer relationships
  • Monitor performance of commercial activities and prepare monthly reports for senior leadership
Requirements
  • Prior sales experience in FMCG or a related field (desirable but not essential)
  • Excellent command of Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Strategic and analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Result-driven approach with confidence to achieve company targets
  • Drive, determination and commitment to delivering results

Benefits
  • Flexible working hours with a hybrid model (3 days in-office, 2 days from home)
  • 25% discount on all products at trade prices
  • Free product samples and new product testing sessions
  • On-site car parking
  • Real opportunities for career growth and skill development within a growing organisation
  • Alongside these benefits, you'll join a friendly, mission-driven team working in a vibrant office environment where your contributions are valued and your development is supported. You'll work alongside like-minded professionals who share a genuine enthusiasm for the health food industry and a commitment to making a positive impact.
How to Apply

If you're looking to advance your career in sales and have the skills and experience to succeed in this Junior Account Manager role, please send your application to us. Please include your CV to (url removed) a cover letter explaining your interest in the position, and any relevant examples of your sales achievements. We review applications on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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