Key Account Manager - UK
3 days ago
Uxbridge
We’re looking for a commercially driven Key Account Manager to grow our presence in The UK foodservice market. You’ll be responsible for managing and expanding relationships with key customers, helping to bring innovative plant-based products to more consumers. You will be reporting to the UK Commercial Lead and will play a central role in our local growth strategy. Key Responsibilities • Drive the commercial performance of our UK foodservice business (sales, market share, profitability)., • Directly manage major foodservice key accounts., • Actively identify, pursue and secure new foodservice customers – with support of international sales team., • Co-develop compelling pitch decks, proposals, and sales materials tailored to UK foodservice clients, • Help implement a local category strategy aligned with the company’s overall goals., • Engage with senior-level stakeholders at customers, distributors, and strategic partners., • Conduct market and competitor analysis to identify opportunities and risks., • Collaborate closely with international teams in sales, marketing, R&D, and supply chain., • Partner with marketing to co-create impactful campaigns and customer activations, • Represent the company at industry events and trade fairs. Candidate Requirements • Languages: Native-level English (written and spoken)., • At least 3+ years of relevant experience in account management, ideally in food or plant-based products., • Proven track record in managing foodservice customers in the UK., • Experience of working cross functionally in fast-paced, high-growth companies is a plus., • Strategic & Operational: Analytical & structured thinker combined with hands-on execution., • Commercial Acumen: Strong customer focus, results-driven, entrepreneurial, excellent at building relationships and closing deals., • Market Insight: A good understanding of the UK foodservice landscape., • Cultural Agility: Able to navigate both UK business culture and international collaboration., • Initiative: Self-starter, proactive, thrives in a scale-up environment. What we are offer: • Opportunity to have full ownership & accountability for driving performance of our UK foodservice business, • Be part of mission led organisation with big ambitions to make a positive impact, • Competitive salary and benefits including, • 25 days paid leave + 3 additional ‘better days’, • Car allowance, • Performance related bonus, • Remote based with commitment to work on occasion out of Uxbridge office