Sales Account Executive

Gilfresh Produce Ltd is seeking to recruit an Account Executive to join our Commercial Department within our fast-growing FMCG family business. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting sales success and assisting with day to day management of key accounts to support our vision of being a leader in the field of fresh quality produce.

Job Title: Account Executive

Working Hours: Mon to Fri - 8am to 4.30pm

Department: Commercial Department

Reports To: Head of Commercial Trading

Responsible For: No direct reports

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

The successful candidate will work within our 3 pillars of People, Planet and Prosperity

The Role:

People

• Act as the vital link between clients and internal departments. You will facilitate transparent, effective communication to ensure all team members are aligned on goals, deadlines, and any changes impacting production or supply.
• Work collaboratively within the Sales department to deliver continued commercial success for Gilfresh Produce.
• Support with the day-to-day coordination of customer accounts in collaboration with the Head of the Dept and the Account Manager..

Planet

• Ensure that all customer feedback is communicated to the wider team effectively and efficiently.
• Support with the organisation of on-site and off-site customer visits.
• Work collaboratively with the procurement and wider sales team to coordinate seasonal product changeovers within your assigned accounts to ensure a smooth transition for both Gilfresh and our customers.

Prosperity

• Ensure that any new lines starting are set up on the internal ERP system, bills of materials are created and relevant departments are informed of any changes.
• Coordinate the weekly customer updates and communicate to the business.
• Use customer portals to run forecasts and circulate internally.
• Help to coordinate sample requests from customers and ensure they are delivered on time.
• Support with any New Product Development (NPD) requests from customers.
• Carry out benchmarking on a regular basis and ensure that the information is recorded and communicated.
• To support the Head of Department and Account Manager in achieving the annual sales forecast and feed into the annual budget planning based on the knowledge you will gain on your accounts through your day to day dealings.
• Support on annual account reviews and work with the Head of Department and Account Manager to help develop plans for growth based on the knowledge gained from your day to day knowledge of the accounts.

The Person:

As a family business, it is important we share the same values. We are looking for an ambitious professional who wishes to contribute to business stability and has the following attributes:

• Degree-level education or equivalent relevant professional qualifications.
• Detail Orientated
• Proficient in excel and comfortable with detailing with prices and numbers.
• Ability to multi-task in a busy environment, managing conflicting deadlines and priorities.
• Impactful communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• A problem-solver who is enthusiastic, committed, and possesses both humility and a strong professional will.
• A full clean driving license is essential for travel to customer sites and exhibitions.
• Previous experience in a food/FMCG/customer facing role would be desired but not essential.
• Desirable - an interest in NPD

FRESH

• Recognise the privilege of working in a FAMILY environment
• RESPECT each other and assume positive intent
• Strive for EXCELLENCE in everything we do
• Consider SUSTAINABILITY in all our activities
• Prioritise the HEALTH, safety and wellbeing of ourselves and others

Behaviours:

We are looking for someone who will:

• Own it
• Know it
• Control it
• Learn from it
• Celebrate it

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Tuesday 19th May 2026 at 5.00pm

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,500.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Application question(s):

• How do you plan on travelling to/from work?

1) Drive own Vehicle
2) Rely on lift/transport from Friend/Relative
3) Public Transport
4) Bike/Walk - Please provide an estimated time to travel

• What is your personal email address and phone number?
• We want to ensure this interview is accessible to you. Do you need any reasonable adjustments?

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person