Job Description
JOB OVERVIEW
The Account Manager will work as part of a team who are focused on maintaining relationships and developing sales with current own brand label customers and securing contracts with new customers. To achieve this the post holder must have a sound knowledge of the Company’s products and play a key role in the development and launch of new products.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
•Managing sales to customers as designated by the MD and Head of Retail.
•Proactively contacting customers to maintain a high level of service, whilst identifying and exploiting opportunities for profitable growth.
•Maintaining current sales contacts
•Generating sales to existing customers.
•Developing and implementing key sales, promotional strategies and joint business plans with customers.
•Building strong relationships with retail buying teams.
•Negotiating prices.
•Introducing new products.
•Developing new business opportunities.
•Contributing to the overall commercial strategy and growth of the business.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
•Previous experience of working within the food industry is essential.
•Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
•A passion for delivering results and the drive to exceed expectations.
•A team player.
•Self-motivated and a strong commitment to personal development.
•Professional approach and attitude.
OTHER COMMENTS
(i.e. sits on any special groups, reports to any committees, or represents the business in any formal capacity)
•Full driving licence is essential.
•The post holder must be willing to travel as and when it is required.
•On occasions there will be a requirement for the post holder to be flexible with their working hours to fit with the needs of the business.
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
(i.e. frequent travel, special working arrangements/hours)
Flexibility in relation to working hours.