AF (The AF Group)
Account Manager
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Join a role where you can drive real impact and help agricultural and rural businesses thrive.
At AF, we don’t just “manage accounts”, we partner with Members, champion their needs, and help them make smarter, stronger buying decisions. As an Account Manager, you’ll be the friendly face, sharp mind, and trusted advisor supporting Members across your region with plenty of room to innovate, try new ideas, and shape how we work.
This is a role for someone who loves people, understands the realities of rural life, and thrives when given the autonomy to run their own region. Expect plenty of on-farm visits, data-led insights, and collaboration with brilliant colleagues across AF.
What You’ll Be Doing
No two days look the same but ultimately you’ll help Members get the best from their AF Membership, you’ll:
- Build strong, trust-based relationships with farmers and rural businesses across your region.
- Deliver exceptional, proactive service, sharing updates, insights, and practical guidance to help Members stay ahead of the market.
- Conduct virtual and in-person account reviews, turning data into clear, actionable value.
- Spot opportunities for Members to save money, use more of our procurement services and unlock missed potential.
- Keep Members up to speed on new products, shifting prices, seasonal buying windows, and market trends.
- Work closely with Procurement to feed in Member needs and real-world intelligence.
- Partner with Marketing & Comms to support engagement campaigns and help Members understand the power of what we do.
- Attend events, shows, open days, and industry gatherings representing AF and strengthening relationships across the rural community.
- Champion Members internally, helping shape our service and drive continuous improvement.
- Maintain accurate CRM notes to keep everyone aligned.
- Support new Members with onboarding and unlock early value from day one.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
It’s hands-on, it’s varied and it’s hugely rewarding.
What You’ll Bring
You’ll thrive in this role if you:
- Are a natural relationship-builder who enjoys meeting people and nurturing long-term partnerships.
- Communicate clearly, confidently, and with empathy.
- Are organised, proactive, and comfortable planning your own workload across a broad area.
- Enjoy problem-solving and can translate Member challenges into smart, practical solutions.
- Are digitally confident and comfortable using CRM systems.
- Understand UK agriculture or rural business operations or have a genuine desire to deepen your knowledge.
- Have experience in Account Management, Sales, Business Development, or another Member-facing role.
- Love working independently but collaborate brilliantly with a wider team.
- Are commercially minded, curious, and always on the lookout for opportunities to add value.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
If you bring agricultural experience, product category knowledge, or a relevant qualification we’d love to hear from you but passion and drive go a long way too.
Why work with us?
We believe in recognising the great work our people do and creating an environment where everyone can thrive, including offering:
- Salary of up to £40,000 per annum + £6,500 car allowance
- 26 days holiday + bank holidays, rising with each year of service (up to 7 additional days)
- Your birthday off (if it falls on your working day!)
- 8% employer pension contribution
- Free lunch daily from our onsite café
- AF Membership – enjoy exclusive discounts at hundreds of retailers and suppliers
- Life assurance
- Health insurance
- Discounted gym membership
- Cycle to work scheme
- Hybrid working – one day at home per week
- Free onsite parking
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills