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Remote Commercial Account Manager – Food & Drink Ingredients
Remote UK | Head Office: Oxfordshire | £50,000 – £60,000 + Bonus + Company Car
Permanent | Full-Time | Travel Required (UK & Europe)

We’re working with a well-established, highly reputable food ingredients supplier on a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Commercial Account Manager to join their growing team.

This is a remote-first role open to candidates across the UK, with regular UK travel to meet customers, supplier visits in Ireland and Portugal, monthly head office meetings in Oxfordshire, and attendance at up to one networking or industry event per month.

The successful candidate will join a tight-knit commercial team of four working under a manager who leads with clarity, kindness, and a passion for food—and who values collaboration, energy, and great communication.

⚠️ Important: Applicants must have solid experience in the food and drink ingredients industry. Applications without this will not be considered.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Manage and grow existing customer accounts, focusing on upselling new and seasonal products
• Identify and secure new accounts
• Build long-term relationships across a diverse B2B customer base in food manufacturing and food service
• Attend regular in-person meetings with clients across the UK
• Travel overseas to Ireland and Portugal to meet with suppliers
• Negotiate and maintain commercial contracts, ensuring compliance and margin control
• Work with internal teams (Technical, Logistics, Customer Service) to deliver outstanding customer service
• Monitor product performance, stock levels, and margins to drive profitability
• Attend up to one industry event per month to build networks and stay on top of trends
• Join monthly / quarterly meetings in Banbury to align with the wider commercial strategy

About You:

• Essential: Proven experience within the food and drink ingredients sector
• Comfortable travelling across the UK and occasional overseas travel
• A skilled communicator who can build rapport at all levels
• Commercially aware with strong margin and data analysis capabilities
• Organised, self-motivated, and proactive in managing your portfolio
• Passionate about food and ingredients
• Collaborative, upbeat, and a positive team player

What’s In It For You?

• £50,000 – £60,000 base salary depending on experience
• Bonus scheme linked to personal and company performance
• Company car and remote working setup
• A supportive, values-driven team culture
• Autonomy, variety, and the chance to work with leading food brands
• A chance to join a business that truly values the long game in relationships—with both customers and colleagues

If you're ready to bring your food ingredients expertise to a role where your voice will be heard and your work will truly matter, apply today


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