Sales Account Manager

Package: £Negotiable + Bonus + Car

Location: Field-based, covering East Scotland

Join a leading name in UK manufacturing and play a key role in driving sales growth across the fast-paced FMCG sector.

Escape 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.

The Role

This 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.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing customers
Deliver sales volume and margin targets for your portfolio
Manage customer demand forecasts and lead account review meetings
Promote and coordinate customer site visits
Support internal teams to ensure the highest level of service
Identify and target potential new clients within your territory
Generate and convert new sales opportunities to achieve growth targets
Provide tailored solutions and bespoke proposals for prospects
Collaborate with internal teams on new product launches and customer projects
Monitor market activity and competitor strategies to support future plansAbout You

We'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.

You'll bring:

Previous sales or account management experience (FMCG, manufacturing, or supply chain preferred)
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
A proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales and performance targets
Ability to identify opportunities and deliver tailored solutions
Confident IT skills (MS Office and CRM systems)
Full 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