Sofina Foods Europe
Account Director - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
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Summary
Lead a premium seafood retail account on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
Additional Benefits
- Car Allowance
- Company Bonus Scheme
The Role
Our new Account Director will take ownership of a key premium UK seafood retail account on a 12-month fixed-term contract, covering maternity leave. You’ll lead the relationship end-to-end, driving joint business plans, delivering volume growth, and optimising margin across the category.
Working closely with Category, Supply Chain and Finance, you’ll ensure continuity and momentum across the account, while identifying new opportunities to strengthen performance. This role suits an experienced commercial leader (e.g. SNAM, account lead or similar) who can quickly step in, build strong relationships, and deliver impact from day one.
Please note this is an office-based role, with frequent travel to other Sofina Sites and customer bases required.
Your Key Responsibilities
- 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
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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
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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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.
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.
Location
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Hours of Work
Full-time
Company
Sofina Foods
Country Code
GB
AutoReqId
5494BR
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