Job Title: Account Manager (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)

Location: Northampton  (Hybrid – 3 days per week in office)

About the Role: 

We’re looking for a commercially driven and relationship-focused Account Manager to join our Northampton based sales team on a 12-month fixed term contract.

In this role, you’ll take ownership of one of our most valued partnerships, Marks & Spencer,  helping to deliver sustained, profitable growth through outstanding account management, collaboration, and innovation. You’ll work closely with M&S buying and category teams to deliver best-in-class service, ensuring we continue to strengthen our strategic relationship and deliver on shared business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and nurture the Marks & Spencer account, acting as a trusted partner and key point of contact.

• Develop and execute robust account plans aligned to both the customer’s and Greencore’s strategic objectives.

• Work cross-functionally with Marketing, Portfolio, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to deliver commercial success and innovation.

• Lead joint business planning, ensuring our offer remains relevant, competitive, and aligned to category trends.

• Drive accurate sales forecasts and financial planning, balancing risks and opportunities.

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the account.

• Champion continuous improvement, finding smarter, more effective ways to deliver value to M&S.

About You:

• Degree calibre or equivalent experience.

• Proven Account Management experience, ideally within food manufacturing or retail supply.

• Strong commercial awareness with experience of managing major retail accounts — Marks & Spencer experience would be an advantage.

• Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills, with a collaborative and proactive approach.

• Analytical and results-driven, confident managing forecasts, performance data, and profitability.

• Local to Northampton with flexibility to be in the office three days per week to maintain strong internal collaboration. Occasional travel required.

Why Join Us? 

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in one of our most prestigious customer partnerships. You’ll be part of a supportive, dynamic team where your ideas and expertise will directly influence the success of a leading retail collaboration.