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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 high-impact leadership role, responsible for delivering commercial targets while shaping strategy and driving performance across a national customer base. You'll have full accountability for sales delivery, team leadership and identifying new growth opportunities within the out-of-home channel. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys leading from the front, developing teams and making a tangible commercial impact.

Join a fast-growing challenger brand on a mission to shake up a traditional FMCG category. This is a rare opportunity for a National Account Manager to take real ownership - driving key retail partnerships, winning new listings, and helping scale a brand with serious momentum. If you thrive in high-growth environments and want to build something from the ground up, this is it.

We're exclusively partnering with Lotus Bakeries on a major commercial growth project, supporting a number of hires across National Account Management and Category Management. With a portfolio that includes Lotus Biscoff, TREK, Nakd, Peter's Yard and BEAR, this investment reflects a clear commitment to accelerating performance across some of the most recognisable and high growth brands in the category. This is a brilliant opportunity to take ownership of key convenience accounts, with real accountability and exposure to the wider commercial strategy.

This is a high-impact Key Account Manager role within a well-established, globally backed food and drink business that's investing heavily in its UK foodservice division. The position sits in a commercially critical team focused on driving growth across restaurant groups, contract caterers and purchasing groups - offering real ownership of both existing accounts and new business development.

Technical Manager Location: Leeds, UK Salary: £37,500 - £45,000 (dependent on experience) Advocate Group is working in partnership with a growing food manufacturing business to recruit a Technical Manager. This is an exciting new opportunity within a fast-paced FMCG environment, supporting a well-established and expanding consumer brand. Role overview This position is responsible for ensuring product safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across a diverse food product portfolio. You will act as a key link between suppliers, manufacturers, and retail partners, ensuring all products meet required legal, safety, and customer standards. Key responsibilities - Own and manage technical compliance across the full product range - Build and maintain effective relationships with retail customers on all technical matters - Ensure supplier approval processes are robust, compliant, and consistently maintained - Oversee product specifications, artwork approval, and regulatory sign-off - Lead investigations into quality issues, complaints, and support product withdrawals or recalls where necessary - Monitor and interpret changes in UK and EU food legislation and ensure compliance - Conduct supplier audits and ensure adherence to recognised food safety standards (e.g. BRCGS) - Drive continuous improvement across quality systems and technical processes Experience and qualifications - Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related discipline - At least 3 years' experience in a technical or quality role within FMCG or food manufacturing - Strong understanding of UK retailer technical standards - Experience conducting or supporting audits (BRCGS, retailer, or third-party) - Working knowledge of UK/EU food legislation and labelling requirements Skills and attributes - Strong attention to detail with a solid understanding of regulatory compliance - Confident communicator with the ability to manage external stakeholder relationships - Proactive approach to risk management and problem solving - Highly organised with a process-driven mindset - Committed to maintaining high product quality and safety standards This is an excellent opportunity to join a business focused on quality, innovation, and sustainable growth within the FMCG sector. For more information or to apply, please get in touch with Advocate Group directly. If this sounds like the right fit for your next career move, I'd love to speak with you! Erin@advocate-group.co.uk Or click "Apply Now" to be considered for this vacancy. The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.