Senior Account Manager
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 February 2026 |
| Location: | Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 1AA |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | CPM United Kingdom Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | HOSAM013_1769522542 |
Summary
Join CPM, a leading sales, insight and execution partner to some of the world's most iconic brands. We thrive on creativity, collaboration and delivering measurable impact for our clients. We're looking for an experienced Senior Account Manager to join CPM. We offer a competitive salary, fantastic holiday allowance with the option to buy/ sell, private medical and more.
Location: Maidenhead, United Kingdom, SL6
At CPM, we value people over process, invest in development and foster a supportive, high-performance culture where new ideas are encouraged and careers can flourish.
We're looking for a Senior Account Manager to join our Flex, Tactical & Shared Service team, with primary responsibility for leading a large account. This is a high-impact role where you will partner closely with client stakeholders, drive execution excellence, and support wider CPM programmes.
You will spend two days per week on-site at our client's Maidenhead office, playing a vital role in shaping retail execution strategies, JBPs, optimising ROI and ensuring exceptional delivery across key grocery retailers.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead the key client account and act as the senior point of contact for commercial and field delivery priorities.
- Influence retail strategy with insight-led recommendations, demonstrating ROI and improving performance across Sainsbury's, Tesco, Asda and Morrisons.
- Drive consistent operational excellence - own reporting, field briefings, budgets and quality assurance.
- Identify and close new business opportunities to grow CPM's revenue and impact.
- Develop and lead high-performing teams, including line management of other Managers, building capability and performance.
- Work collaboratively across CPM functions to deliver integrated, client-centric solutions.
Who We're Looking For
- 2 years'+ experience managing client accounts in the grocery channel
- Experience within field sales would be advantageous
- Experience working with client commercial teams (NAMs, Account Managers, Sales Controllers) and advising them on performance and execution improvements.
- Strong commercial acumen and the ability to translate data into action.
- Experience leading and developing teams, including people management responsibilities.
- Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills.
- A proactive, resilient attitude with a drive to deliver results and grow client partnerships.
What's in it for you?
- Salary: Competitive salary depending on experience]
- Health & Wellbeing: Prioritise your well-being with comprehensive private healthcare (this covers pre-existing medical condition, and you can add your family and spouse at a subsidised cost.) Option to buy private dental and other healthcare plans at a subsidised cost.
- Hybrid working(3 days in the office)
- Generous Holiday Package: Recoup with 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays, extending by one day each year of service up to a generous 31 days.
- Work-Life Balance: Take control of your work-life balance with the flexibility to buy and sell holiday days.
- Pension Plan: Secure your future with a generous pension plan
- Corporate Social Responsibility: Engage in meaningful CSR initiatives with dedicated days for giving back to the community through charitable activities.
- Life Assurance: Enjoy peace of mind knowing you have 4X life assurance
- Employee Assist Programme: Comprehensive support for mental health, including up to 8 confidential face-to-face or virtual counselling sessions annually. Prioritise your well-being with professional guidance whenever you need it.
- Income protection: Protect your income with peace of mind! Our comprehensive Income Protection plan ensures you're covered in case of illness or injury, offering financial support when you need it most.
At CPM, we are proud to foster an inclusive work environment. We believe in a workplace that celebrates the unique perspectives and skills of all individuals believing this makes us stronger and more innovative.
Should you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please don't hesitate to let us know. Our goal is to help you feel comfortable and confident, allowing you to showcase your unique skills and abilities to their fullest potential. Please contact after completing your application to see how we can best support you
CPM has been accredited Investors in People Gold award and places great importance on the training and development of our people. We work in a cooperative environment where great ideas and achievements are shared and celebrated.
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