Junior Commercial Account Manager

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Junior Commercial Account Manager to join our Client in a growing and dynamic commercial team within the food manufacturing industry. Reporting to the Commercial Director, this position offers exposure to a wide range of commercial activities and collaboration across multiple departments. Our Client's organisation is an established, employee-owned business with over 30 years of experience in the food sector, known for delivering high-quality, sustainably sourced products. It has a strong regional presence and a reputation for excellence. In this role, you'll need strong relationship management and data analysis skills, with the ability to plan and organise effectively. You'll need strong commercial awareness and a problem-solving mindset, as well as being able to collaborate as part of a team. Key Responsibilities * Support the management of key customer accounts * Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal teams * Assist with onboarding new customers * Prepare account plans, sales reports, and forecasts * Monitor sales performance, pricing, and promotional activity * Analyse sales data to identify growth opportunities * Attend customer meetings and capture key actions * Resolve customer issues and ensure high levels of satisfaction About You * Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field * Good commercial awareness and a keen interest in sales * 1–2 years’ experience in sales, account management, or a commercial role * Strong Excel and data analysis skills * Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities * Highly organised with strong time management skills * Full UK driving licence The Role * You will undertake regular UK travel, including overnight stays (expenses covered) * This role will report into 1 person (Edinburgh-based) * This position has the option to work remotely or from the office in Alness, Scotland * The work pattern for this role is primarily 8am-4pm (with flexibility when travelling) Benefits * Employee‑owned profit share * Excellent development opportunities * Company pension * Enhanced family leave * 30 days annual leave * Life insurance * Cycle to Work Scheme * Canteen * Free/discounted food * Free flu jabs * On‑site parking To Apply If you are a motivated sales or account management professional looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and we'll be in touch