Key Account Manager

2 weeks ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom CPM UK Full time £55,000 per year

Job Description
Key Account Manager (FTC) – Temporary Project Role
Join Localist – The Food Merchant, a unique virtual marketplace connecting local food producers with major retailers and foodservice customers. We're looking for a Key Account Manager (KAM) to support our larger suppliers on a temporary basis. This field-based role offers a salary of
£55,000 pro rata
, working
37.5 hours per week
, with
20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
. You'll need a full, clean driving licence and access to your own vehicle – mileage is reimbursed.

Virtual Briefing:
27/10/2025

Working:
27/10/ /01/2026 (This excludes 2 weeks over the Christmas period)

37.5 hours a week

Ideal location:
Birmingham, United Kingdom, B1

  • This is a remote based role so you can live anywhere in the UK ***

What You'll Be Doing
As a Key Account Manager, you'll onboard structured, well-established suppliers into Localist, ensuring service excellence throughout. You'll lead professional online meetings, manage inbound enquiries with support from our internal team, and build strong working relationships with key stakeholders across both businesses.

You'll also:

  • Establish clear ways of working between Localist and supplier teams
  • Collaborate with internal departments including Finance, Sales, and Operations
  • Support supplier engagement and ensure smooth onboarding

You would enjoy this Key Account Manager role if

  • You're confident managing supplier relationships and understand the UK food supply chain
  • You enjoy working independently and solving problems proactively
  • You're comfortable influencing internal and external stakeholders
  • You're adaptable and thrive in a fast-paced environment

Why work for us as a Key Account Manager
Localist has been connecting brilliant local producers to national retailers for over 30 years. From bakers to ice cream makers, we help small businesses grow and succeed. You'll be part of a passionate team making local food more accessible to everyone.

What's In It For You

  • Salary: £55,000 basic (pro rata)
  • Holiday Package: Recoup with 20 days of holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
  • You'll need access to your own vehicle – mileage is reimbursed

At CPM, we are proud to foster an inclusive work environment.
We believe in a workplace that celebrates the unique perspectives and skills of all individuals believing this makes us stronger and more innovative.

Should you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please don't hesitate to let us know. Our goal is to help you feel comfortable and confident, allowing you to showcase your unique skills and abilities to their fullest potential.

Please contact after completing your application to see how we can best support you.

CPM has been accredited Investors in People Gold award and places great importance on the training and development of our people. We work in a cooperative environment where great ideas and achievements are shared and celebrated.

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