Key Account Manager

Salary/Rate:£40k - 45k per year + £5,400 car allowance, 25% Bonus
Job type:Full-time
Working Options:Remote
Town/City:Reading
County:London
Specialism:Food Recruitment
Job ref:KAMM4
Post Date:May 15, 2026
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About the Role

Key Account Manager – Foodservice

£100m T.O Business

M4 Corridor

£45,000 + Car Allowance + 25% Bonus

 

The Advocate Group are proud to be partnered with a fast-growing and highly respected food business as they continue to strengthen their Foodservice presence across the UK.

 

As part of their continued growth, they are now looking for a commercially driven Key Account Manager to take ownership of the M4 Corridor territory, managing a mix of small chains, regional groups and end-user accounts.

 

This is a field-led role suited to somebody who enjoys building strong customer relationships, identifying commercial opportunities and driving genuine growth across a territory.

 

The Role

Reporting into the Foodservice Controller, you will be responsible for both account management and new business development across the region. The role will focus heavily on developing relationships with end users while also managing regional Foodservice customers and smaller chain groups.

 

You’ll play a key role in driving distribution, increasing visibility and building long-term partnerships across the territory.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and grow existing Foodservice accounts across the M4 Corridor
  • Develop new business opportunities across small chains and end users
  • Build strong relationships with chefs, buyers, operators and wholesalers
  • Deliver commercial growth through increased distribution and account penetration
  • Work closely with internal teams to support launches, activations and customer plans
  • Identify opportunities to improve sales performance and market presence
  • Support pricing, promotional activity and commercial negotiations
  • Maintain strong visibility within the market through regular customer engagement

 

About You

  • Experience within Foodservice sales, account management or business development
  • Strong understanding of the Foodservice and end-user landscape
  • Proven ability to build relationships and grow accounts commercially
  • Comfortable managing both existing business and winning new accounts
  • Highly organised, proactive and commercially aware
  • Full UK driving licence required

 

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a business with strong momentum, genuine market ambition and plenty of headroom for growth across the territory.

 

For more information or to apply directly, please contact Ellis Mullaney at The Advocate Group.

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