About the Opportunity
Our client is a well-established food manufacturing and distribution business with a strong presence across the UK. They are now looking for a commercially driven Account Manager to join their Food Service team, playing a pivotal role in growing and managing a portfolio of key accounts.
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious sales professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to make a real impact. You will be responsible for developing new business whilst nurturing and growing existing customer relationships within the food service sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive new business development within the food service sector
- Manage and grow a portfolio of existing customer accounts
- Coordinate sales activity to maximise revenue with both new and existing customers
- Agree, review and maintain customer contracts to ensure compliance
- Monitor and action credit control in line with company policy
- Analyse sales figures and account data to provide meaningful commercial insight
- Monitor and deliver agreed budgets in collaboration with the Commercial Controller
- Continually review product margins and stay abreast of sector developments
- Liaise with customer service, technical and logistics teams to ensure a seamless customer experience
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key personnel across the customer base
- Manage all account activity including pricing, logistics, complaints, samples and reporting
- Attend industry events, trade shows and other functions as required
About You
- Excellent communication and influencing skills at all levels
- Highly organised, self-motivated and able to work on your own initiative
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present data
- Committed to delivering exceptional customer service and exceeding expectations
- Sound commercial acumen and an entrepreneurial approach to identifying new opportunities
- Ideally an understanding of the food service sector and knowledge of relevant product ranges
- A positive, energetic personality with real determination and passion
The Package
- Salary of £60,000
- Company car
- Performance-related bonus
- Remote working with regular monthly office days
INDL
Account Manager, Sales, Business Development
