AddressAbout the role
Key Account Manager
We are currently looking for a talented and experienced individual to join our team as a Key Account Manager. This will involve developing business across specialised sectors including healthcare, education, pubs, hotels, hospitality and leisure within our Bidfood Foodservice FTM Sector Development team, We are looking for the ideal candidate to cover South and West Wales, Gloucester and Herefordshire.
Aligned to our National accounts, you will enjoy a wide and accountable remit. This will cover the identification of new opportunities and new business wins along with identifying category gaps within your existing customers using new strategies and tactics.
You’ll convert customers using strong buying and negotiation skills; and the delivery of value-added initiatives and solutions to meet a wide range of customer needs.
You must bring determination, tenacity and a genuine passion for all things food-related to get in front of hard-to-reach decision makers, and the flexible and results-driven approach required to convert them.
This will be backed up with drive and motivation, and the ability to work cohesively within a team whilst using your own capabilities to deliver results through your own actions.
Opportunities this good don’t come along every day and they offer the right individuals immense challenge and reward in equal measure. If you have the skills, experience and attributes needed, and think you’ll fit into a passionate, commercial and change-orientated business, then we want to hear from you.
About us
Our journey began back in 1929. Since then, we’ve continued to build a strong and resilient business with a great future. It's why we believe we’re the best foodservice provider in the country.
A journey that gives back
We want your career with us to be as rewarding as possible. So, you’ll get lots in return for your hard work. That includes benefits that can support your wellbeing and financial security, and give you peace of mind.
The essentials
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) as a minimum and the opportunity to buy more
- A pension - contribute 4% and we’ll match you (after year 1, we’ll match your contributions up to 6%).
- Life cover that you can increase. • Access to confidential support and counselling, when you need it.
- A health plan that gives you money back on everyday medical costs for all the family, as well as access to a digital GP.
The extras
- Exclusive range of high street discounts including cinema, tech, travel, fashion, food and drink.
- Get paid as you earn - access to up to 20% of your pay before payday.
- Opportunity to buy dental cover and critical illness cover.
We want everyone to join our journey
We’re on a journey towards creating the best possible workplace. We’ve got some way to go, but we’re building a diverse and caring workforce. One that’s filled with forward-thinking people who each bring unique talents and skills. So whatever your life experience, we want you to join us - and you really can come as you are!
