National Account Manager – B2B / Ingredients Job at Crown Chicken LTD, Division of Cranswick PLC (Hull)

Job Responsibility

Take ownership of key B2B manufacturing accounts, driving profitable sales growth and effective portfolio management across multiple categories
Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with strategic customers, acting as the primary commercial contact
Develop and deliver account plans aligned to both customer objectives and Cranswick’s wider business strategy
Monitor, review and update costings to identify opportunities for improved profitability and margin enhancement
Track performance against budgets and forecasts, ensuring delivery of sustainable growth targets
Lead and implement strategic initiatives that support customer performance and business objectives
Act as the commercial link between customers and internal teams, collaborating with site operations, finance and development functions
Identify and unlock new business opportunities within the Foodservice & Ingredients channel
Ensure clear communication and coordination across multiple sites and stakeholders

Proven experience in account management within a chilled food, B2B or food manufacturing environment
Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to manage complex accounts and drive growth across multiple categories or sites
Good understanding of sales, marketing and NPD processes within a food business
Highly analytical, with the ability to interpret performance data and translate insights into action
Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Detail-oriented, with strong organisational and planning capabilities
A proactive, results-focused approach with the ability to work at pace
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly

Car Allowance
Share Save Scheme – Access to purchase shares at a discounted rate
Pension Scheme with enhanced contribution options
Holiday Entitlement – Generous allowance with the option to purchase additional days
Employee Discounts at major high street stores and supermarkets through our company portal