Key Account Manager (Hybrid)

Key Account Manager Location: Hybrid (Minimum 2 days per week at our site in Kent) Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am 5:00pm (40 hours/week) Salary: £40,000 £45,000 (DOE) + Company Car We are working in partnership with a highly respected and rapidly growing FMCG business to recruit a Key Account Manager to join their commercial team on a 12-month maternity cover basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven individual with a passion for managing key accounts, delivering growth, and supporting new product development in a fast-paced environment. About the Role Reporting to the Head of Sales/NAM, the Key Account Manager will: Manage and grow existing customer accounts across retail and/or food service Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients Identify commercial opportunities and drive new product development (NPD) and existing product development (EPD) projects Lead customer planning, forecasting, and margin management Represent the brand with professionalism, market insight, and a solution-driven approach Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver customer plans aligned with company strategy and growth targets Protect and grow revenue, profit, and margin through effective negotiation and account management Agree trading terms and payment conditions with customers Collaborate with internal departments to ensure efficient service delivery Regularly visit customer sites to strengthen relationships and ensure ..... full job details .....