Senior Account Manager - Ethnic Wholesale

Manchester Permanent £60,000 - £70,000 per year Remote View Job Description
You'll be instrumental in driving and owning the success of the Ethnic Wholesale channel, using push & pull techniques for further distribution into the independent retailers. A huge growth opportunity for a market leading modern brand player in Ethnic food!
  • A superb opportunity to own the Ethnic Wholesale channel for a brand leader!
  • Drive distribution of a leading modern rice brand via Ethnic Wholesalers!

About Our Client

A phenomenally successful brand owner within the Ethnic food space. An innovator in modern rice, noodles and soup ranges which has been a consumer hit! A company in double digit growth, going from strength to strength through NPD innovation.

Job Description

  • Develop and execute the commercial strategy for a branded portfolio across the ethnic channel.
  • Manage customer relationships with wholesalers, independent retailers, and ethnic cash & carry businesses.
  • Lead price negotiations, trade terms, promotional calendars, and in-store execution planning.
  • Drive listings and range expansion across ethnic customers, ensuring strong visibility and availability.
  • Monitor sales performance and competitor activity; recommend corrective actions based on data and insights.
  • Collaborate with marketing, supply chain, and NPD teams to align offers with ethnic shopper needs.
  • Provide commercial input to packaging, innovation, and pricing strategies suited to the ethnic trade.
  • Act as the voice of the ethnic customer within the organisation and champion best in-class delivery.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Account Manager - Independents will have:

  • Experience working with ethnic wholesalers, cash & carry operators, or importers.
  • Experience in rice, grains, pulses, or similar commodity categories.
  • Previous experience managing major retailers/multiples within the FMCG at a senior level in ethnic retail or wholesale.
  • Proven success in driving branded growth in multi-cultural consumer segments.
  • Experience of growing private label commodity business in a high pace environment.
  • Proven track record of working to KPI's and achieving targets.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from £60,000 - £70,000 per annum + car allowance + benefits
  • Comprehensive healthcare and pension schemes.
  • Generous holiday entitlement to support work-life balance.
  • REMOTE based contract



Interested? Please apply and find out more.

Contact
Michelle McEllin
Quote job ref
JN-092025-6827660
Phone number
+44 1932 264020

Job summary

Job function
Sales
Subsector
FMCG & Consumer
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Manchester
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Michelle McEllin
Consultant phone
+44 1932 264020
Job reference
JN-092025-6827660
Job Nature
Remote