Field Based: Commercial Account Manager

Commercial Account Manager (South East - Field Based) Territory: South East of England Ideal Location: Crawley

Are you a commercially driven relationship builder who thrives in a field-based role? Do you enjoy working closely with independent business owners, helping them grow through tailored solutions and strategic support?

We're partnering with a well-established and highly respected organisation within the retail and distribution sector, supporting a network of independent businesses across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a high-potential territory and make a tangible impact on commercial performance and long-term partnership.

In this role, you'll act as the primary commercial partner for a portfolio of independent retailers across the South East of England. You'll focus on driving revenue growth, increasing engagement with value-added services, and strengthening long-term relationships.

This is a highly autonomous, field-based position suited to someone who enjoys being on the road, building trust, and influencing business owners at all levels.

• Managing and developing a portfolio of independent retail partners
• Driving uptake of commercial solutions including product ranges, finance options, and service offerings
• Identifying growth opportunities and delivering tailored account strategies
• Promoting campaigns, offers, and initiatives to maximise partner performance
• Supporting onboarding of new partners and ensuring early commercial success
• Conducting regular business reviews to demonstrate value and ROI
• Collaborating cross-functionally with marketing, supply chain, and product teams
• Analysing sales data and market trends to inform strategy
• Maintaining accurate forecasts, pipeline reporting, and territory plans

• Proven experience in field-based sales or account management
• Strong track record of selling solutions or services (ideally into independent or SME businesses)
• Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills
• Commercially astute with the ability to present value-led propositions
• Confident engaging a diverse customer base across different regions and business types
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and comfortable working autonomously
• Strong organisational and reporting skills (Microsoft Office proficiency essential)

• Opportunity to manage a high-value, growth-focused territory
• Work with a well-established, market-leading organisation
• High level of autonomy and ownership
• A role where you can genuinely influence business success for your customers
• Collaborative and supportive culture with strong long-term vision

• Field-based across South East of England
• Ideal home base: Crawley, Sussex
• Regular site visits required

If you're looking for a role where you can combine commercial drive with relationship management and want to be part of a business that truly supports independent retailers we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact for a confidential discussion.