Account Executive

About the role

Greencore is seeking an Account Executive to join its sales team in Leeds. You will support National Account Managers and ensure customers receive top‑level service while collaborating with internal teams across the business.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day customer requirements, including shopper‑journey research, product sampling and benchmarking sessions.
• Identify key insights on product range and communicate actions to category, NPD, and customer teams.
• Assist with promotional processes for products as directed by the National Account Manager.
• Provide category analysis to support customer innovation and category development.
• Validate and check data sets (e.g., sales forecasts) to ensure alignment with business information.
• Own and deliver a reporting schedule that captures all business requirements.
• Maintain a database of knowledge and data related to customers.

Required profile

• Degree‑level education with a specialism in Food or Nutrition Science, or equivalent experience via an apprenticeship or similar role.
• Some experience or knowledge of the food environment.
• Strong analytical ability and full numeracy.
• Good communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to grow within a leading food distribution business.
• Exposure to a fast‑moving, national‑scale operation.
• Collaborative environment with cross‑functional teams.