National Account Manager - Foodservice

Job Title:National Account Manager - Foodservice

Location: Home-based (Flexible, with Travel)

Salary: GBP45,000 - GBP55,000 (Depending on Experience) + Car Allowance + 25 Days Holiday + Pension

What You'll Gain from Joining Our Client:

• Competitive Compensation: Earn a salary ranging from GBP45,000 to GBP55,000, depending on your experience, along with a car allowance to support your role. Additionally, you'll enjoy a generous 25 days of annual leave and a pension plan.

• Work-Life Balance: This is a home-based role, offering flexibility in your work location. Ideally candidates will reside within a 50 mile radius of Milton Keynes.

• Exciting and Impactful Work: As a National Account Manager, you'll have the opportunity to work with a variety of customers in the foodservice sector. Your role will involve managing existing accounts and developing new ones, giving you a chance to make a tangible impact on their clients.

• Professional Growth: They encourage ambition and provide the platform for you to take your career to the next level within the organisation. You'll have the support and resources to continuously develop your skills and expertise.

• Dynamic and Collaborative Team: Join a highly focused and collaborative team where your outgoing personality and initiative will be valued. You'll have the chance to work closely with experienced professionals who share your passion for the foodservice industry.

About Our Client:

They are a leading sales business specialising in foodservice, selling for suppliers to both wholesalers and operators. Their deep understanding of the foodservice market positions them as a one-stop-shop solution, offering Account Management, sales growth, insights, and strategic development. Their blue-chip clients rely on them to deliver exceptional service and drive business growth within the foodservice sector. This is an opportunity for a sales driven individual to join a fast growing company in the foodservice market place.

National Account Manager Responsibilities:

As the National Account Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing existing business relationships while also cultivating new accounts. Your responsibilities will include:

• Identifying, targeting, and developing new accounts within the foodservice market.
• Building and nurturing strong customer relationships.
• Conducting groundwork to generate appointments and secure new business.
• Maximising your time by identifying contacts, scheduling appointments, and maintaining a robust sales pipeline.

Key Qualifications and Attributes:

To excel in this role, you should possess the following essential attributes:

• Extensive Foodservice Sales Experience: A seasoned professional with strong knowledge of the UK Foodservice market.
• Sales Expertise: Experience selling into Foodservice Wholesalers and End Users sectors, or the determination to acquire proficiency in these areas.
• Proactivity: Highly proactive with a knack for building dynamic customer relationships.
• New Business Development: A track record of successfully winning and developing new business.
• Ambition: Ambitious and driven to advance your career within the company.
• Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiator with the ability to influence effectively.
• Communication: Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, with the initiative to thrive in a collaborative team environment.
• Outgoing Personality: An outgoing personality and the ability to take initiative within a focused team.

What Sets Them Apart:

They are deeply involved in the foodservice market, with their directors actively participating in key hospitality organisations. Their dedication to the foodservice sector sets them apart, making them well-known and trusted by wholesalers and end users. Their team possesses extensive career backgrounds in foodservice, ensuring that they understand the nuances of the market.

If you are passionate about the foodservice industry, thrive in a dynamic sales environment, and are eager to contribute to their fast-growing and innovative company, they invite you to join them in growing your career within the foodservice marketplace. Apply now through the companies dedicated recruitment portal.