Commercial Account Executive

Morning Foods have an exciting new Commercial Account Executive opportunity. Job Title: Commercial Account Executive Location: North West, South Cheshire, Crewe, CW2 6HP (office based). Some travel required locally and regionally Salary: Competitive rates of pay, 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension scheme and benefits Job Type: Permanent, Full Time, Monthly Pay, Monday to Friday About Us: Morning Foods produces private label and branded Mornflake cereal products from sites across the UK and exports to over 80 countries all over the world. We are a technologically advanced manufacturing group with a rich heritage dating back to 1675. Commercial Account Executive – The Role: - Being an integral part of the Sales function within the company - Developing and deploying effective sales strategies for assigned customers - Managing key customer relationships and commercial negotiations across both private label and branded business - Demonstrating a passionate, determined, and commercially driven mindset, balancing strategic thinking with an entrepreneurial, hands-on approach - Analysing market and consumer data to support effective decision-making - Influencing and engaging others, taking cross-functional teams with you - Adapting communication and leadership style to influence a diverse stakeholder group - Being open to constructive feedback and actively contributing to capability building, autonomy, and ownership within the team - Support will be provided by an experienced in-house team, as well as specialists from across the wider group Commercial Account Executive – Key Duties and Responsibilities: - Manage the interface between the business and customers across Buying, NPD, Supply Chain, Finance, and Category teams - Ensure all customer quotations meet company margin requirements and address any cost implications or sensitivities - Identify, develop, and manage strong relationships with key accounts - Present, promote, and sell products using clear, compelling commercial arguments to existing and prospective customers - Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve revenue targets and market share growth - Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities and stay informed on industry trends - Provide accurate sales forecasts, activity reports, and market intelligence to internal stakeholders - Represent the business at industry events, trade shows, and customer meetings as required - Ensure timely resolution of customer issues and concerns to maintain high levels of satisfaction Commercial Account Executive – You: - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Food Science, or a related discipline - Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills - Highly self-motivated with excellent organisational and time-management abilities - Proficient in Microsoft Office and AI-enabled applications - Full UK driving licence To submit your CV for this exciting Commercial Account Executive opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ today! ***STRICTLY NO AGENCIES