Graduate Technical Account Manager

Reed Specialist Recruitment

Graduate Technical Account Manager

Location: South Wales
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for food, quality, and building a career in the food industry?

We're looking for an ambitious and driven individual to join our Food Safety & Quality team as a Graduate Trainee Technical Account Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to kick-start your career in a role that combines technical expertise with customer interaction, offering real exposure from day one.

You'll be joining a growing, forward-thinking business that's committed to developing future talent, with clear progression opportunities into Technical or Account Management roles.

What you'll be doing:

  • Supporting the delivery of Food Safety & Quality standards across customer accounts
  • Building relationships with internal teams and major UK retailers
  • Assisting with customer meetings, product reviews, and technical discussions
  • Coordinating customer visits and audits, and following up on actions
  • Working alongside New Product Development on food safety aspects of new launches
  • Monitoring KPIs and supporting continuous improvement across site
  • Reviewing packaging artwork to ensure it meets legal and customer requirements
  • Maintaining product specifications and quality documentation
  • Carrying out product assessments to ensure standards are met

What we're looking for:

  • A degree in Food Science, Science, or a related subject
  • A strong interest in food production, quality, or technical functions
  • Excellent communication and organisation skills
  • A proactive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn
  • Confidence to engage with stakeholders at all levels
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Full UK Driving Licence (essential)

What's in it for you:

  • Clear career progression and structured development
  • Exposure to major retailers and real customer interaction early on
  • A supportive, high-performing team environment
  • A varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same
  • The chance to grow and build a long-term career within a successful business

If you're looking to launch your career in the food industry and develop both technical and commercial skills, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV and a short cover letter.

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