Sales Account Manager

Job Description Package: £Negotiable + Bonus + Car\n\nLocation: Field-based, covering East Scotland\n\nJoin a leading name in UK manufacturing and play a key role in driving sales growth across the fast-paced FMCG sector.\n\nEscape Recruitment's Commercial Division are partnering with a successful manufacturing organisation in East Scotland to recruit a Sales Account Manager. This newly created role has arisen due to an internal promotion, offering a fantastic opportunity for someone with account management or sales experience within FMCG or manufacturing who is keen to take the next step in their career.\n\nThe Role\n\nThis is a dynamic position split roughly 70% account management and 30% new business development. You'll manage and grow your existing client portfolio while identifying and securing new opportunities across your territory.

Your time will be divided between field-based client visits, collaboration with the production and commercial teams to build quotations and ensure customer satisfaction throughout the full supply chain process.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nMaintain and strengthen relationships with existing customers\nDeliver sales volume and margin targets for your portfolio\nManage customer demand forecasts and lead account review meetings\nPromote and coordinate customer site visits\nSupport internal teams to ensure the highest level of service\nIdentify and target potential new clients within your territory\nGenerate and convert new sales opportunities to achieve growth targets\nProvide tailored solutions and bespoke proposals for prospects\nCollaborate with internal teams on new product launches and customer projects\nMonitor market activity and competitor strategies to support future plansAbout You\n\nWe're looking for someone who combines commercial awareness with genuine enthusiasm for building client relationships. You'll be proactive, results-oriented, and confident working across teams to achieve shared goals.\n\nYou'll bring:\n\nPrevious sales or account management experience (FMCG, manufacturing, or supply chain preferred)\nStrong communication and relationship-building skills\nA proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales and performance targets\nAbility to identify opportunities and deliver tailored solutions\nConfident IT skills (MS Office and CRM systems)\nFull UK driving licenceIf you're ready to take the next step in your sales career and join a respected organisation with a supportive, team-focused culture, we'd love to hear from you