Account Director - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Location

Yorkshire

Company

Sofina Foods

Hours of Work

Full-time

The Ideal Candidate

You will be an experienced commercial professional ready to step into a high-profile role:

• Proven experience in a senior commercial or account management role
• Strong experience managing a major UK retail account
• Background in FMCG, ideally within fresh, chilled or seafood categories
• Skilled negotiator with the ability to influence at all levels
• Effective communicator with credibility and impact internally and externally
• Highly organised with the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive and resilient, with a strong focus on delivering results
• Able to quickly build relationships and maintain business momentum

Company Information

Sofina Foods isn't just a food company - It’s a place to build your future.

With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we're passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world.
Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you’ll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.

Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there’s a place for you at Sofina Foods.

Country Code

GB

Why Sofina Foods?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a high-profile premium retail account within a collaborative and experienced commercial team. You’ll play a key role in maintaining performance and driving growth during an important period for the business.

The role offers immediate responsibility, exposure to senior stakeholders, and the chance to make a meaningful impact within a defined timeframe, while working in an environment where ideas are valued and results are recognised.

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Additional Benefits

Car Allowance, Company Bonus Scheme

Salary

Competitive Salary

Equal Opportunities

Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Your Key Responsibilities

he Account Director will be responsible for delivering commercial performance and maintaining strong customer partnerships:

• Own and develop the relationship with premium seafood retail customers
• Lead and execute joint business plans to deliver volume growth and profitability
• Identify and unlock opportunities across the seafood category
• Maintain and build strong cross-functional alignment to ensure delivery of plans
• Negotiate effectively to deliver strong commercial outcomes
• Analyse market, customer and supplier performance to identify risks and opportunities
• Oversee forecasting, pricing and commercial governance with accuracy and discipline
• Ensure continuity and stability across the account during the FTC period

Summary

Lead a premium seafood retail account on a 12-month fixed-term contract.