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SalaryOur client has built a reputation as a market leader within ambient food manufacturing and distribution, achieved through significant investment along with strong relationships and partnerships that have been key to their success since the company was founded. All of which is underpinned by their dedicated and highly skilled people. They know what it takes to have the right product mix and are partners with some of the biggest names in the UK and Ireland. As a direct result of internal movement, they are looking to recruit an
AREA ACCOUNT MANAGER
WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT?
As Area Account Manager, you will play a key role in the continued growth of sales and profitability across retail and foodservice. You will be responsible for your own geographical sales territory, building relationships with your customers to make sure that our products are a core part of their success. You will be required to work independently for much of the time and as such you will need to be self-motivated with the ability to manage your own hours effectively as well as being a great team-player. Success in this role requires working with colleague’s cross-functionally to help you grow their business.
ITS ALL ABOUT YOU!
This is a challenging role, and you will need to be ambitious, dynamic, resilient, tenacious, and commercially savvy with proven sales experience with the ability to handle the pressures that are entailed with working for a national company.
The successful candidate will have.
- Previous sales experience.
- Proven customer relationship management.
- Customer forecasting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Demonstrate drive, enthusiasm and potential to progress.
- Proven negotiation skills.
- Ability to work efficiently both individually and as part of a team.
- Experience of working within the food industry across retail or foodservice.
