Senior Strategic Account Manager

Company Description

Meat Business Women is a global community designed to connect and empower women working in the meat and wider food industry across all roles and levels. We exist to help attract, develop and retain women in our industry. Through education, mentoring, networking, and knowledge sharing, we provide tools to help women excel in their careers. Recognised by the United Nations for advancing a Sustainable Development Goal, we strive to improve gender balance in the industry. We also collaborate with organisations to support women and foster diversity in the sector. Learn more about membership opportunities by visiting www.meatbusinesswomen.org.

Role Description

This is a remote, Maternity cover (Feb to Dec 2026) contract role for a Senior Strategic Account Manager. Responsibilities include managing and growing key client relationships, developing and executing account strategies, and ensuring client satisfaction and retention. The role will require the strategic coordination of client needs, identifying and pursuing growth opportunities, and collaborating with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions. Additionally, the manager will oversee contract negotiations, monitor performance metrics, and consistently align client objectives with business goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic account management, client relations, and stakeholder engagement
• Strong leadership, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in data analysis, report generation, and performance monitoring
• Team collaboration experience and excellent communication skills
• Highly organized with the ability to work independently in a remote setting
• Background in the food manufacturing industry or related sectors is a plus
• Previous business development, account management and/or partnership management a must
• Experience with project management tools or CRM systems is advantageous