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Do you thrive on winning new business, growing existing accounts and turning opportunities into results?\nFresh Direct is looking for a talented, ambitious and results-driven Account Manager to join our busy contact centre team!\nThis is more than just a job - it’s an opportunity to build your career with a leading foodservice business, manage your own portfolio of customers and unlock exciting opportunities for progression into Field Sales and beyond.\nIf you’re commercially minded, motivated by success and ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you!\nWhat will you be doing?\nAs an Account Manager, you’ll take ownership of a portfolio of independent customers, building strong relationships while driving sales growth, customer loyalty and profitability.\nYour key responsibilities will include:\nDriving Sales Growth: Identify opportunities to increase sales, grow customer spend and maximise profitability across product categories.\nBuilding Strong Relationships: Develop trusted customer partnerships that encourage loyalty, retention and long-term business growth.\nWinning Back Customers: Re-engage lapsed customers and turn missed opportunities into profitable sales.\nSpotting New Opportunities: Identify potential new business and work closely with colleagues to convert leads into successful accounts.\nUsing Data to Win: Analyse sales performance, margins, customer trends and market insights to make commercially smart decisions.\nDelivering Results: Work towards KPIs and sales targets while maximising customer satisfaction and business performance.\nManaging Accounts Effectively: Monitor customer activity, identify risks and develop account plans that support sustainable growth.\nEvery conversation is an opportunity to strengthen a relationship, win more business and make a difference!\nAbout you:\nWe’re looking for someone who is passionate about sales, motivated by targets and confident building lasting customer relationships.\nPrevious experience in sales, telesales or a structured sales environment.\nA proven ability to achieve targets and deliver results in a competitive marketplace.\nExcellent communication, active listening and relationship-building skills.\nStrong negotiation skills and a good understanding of commercial opportunities.\nA proactive, organised approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities.\nConfidence using Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.\nThe ability to analyse information, identify opportunities and turn insights into action.\nA positive, self-motivated attitude and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.\nAbove all, you’ll bring energy, ambition and a genuine desire to succeed!\nWhat’s in it for you?\nWe believe great people deserve great rewards!\nCompetitive Earnings - £29,902 basic salary, plus quarterly bonuses of up to £2,000 and the opportunity to earn an annual bonus.\nRemote Working - Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely.\nAmazing Food Discounts - Get great discounts on a fantastic range of food and award-winning products.\nGenerous Holiday Allowance - Plus the option to purchase additional holidays.\nRecognition and Incentives - Get recognised and rewarded for your achievements.\nPension Benefits - Plan for your future with a pension scheme.\nReal Career Progression - Develop your skills and explore opportunities to progress into Field Sales and beyond.\nA World of Opportunity - Join Fresh Direct, part of Sysco, the world’s leading foodservice business, and discover where your career could take you.\nAnd that’s not all - there’s plenty more to enjoy!\nAt Fresh Direct everyone is welcome. 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