Are you a well-established Key Account Manager within the Food Service / Food Wholesale industries covering London & the South of England? We are over 125 years old and our aim is always to promote growth within the business. We want to help you succeed; if you work hard for us, you can expect a long and prosperous career!
BASIC SALARY: Up to £45,000
BENEFITS:
1. OTE c£5,000
2. Company car (4x4 plug in hybrid) and fuel card
3. 25 days holiday
4. Good pension
5. Healthcare and DIS plan
LOCATION: Our office is based in Bromley; however, this is a territory role and you'll be covering London and the South of England.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Key Account Manager, Territory Manager, Account Manager - Food Service, Food Wholesale, Dairy Products
As our Key Account Manager, you'll be selling a range of dairy products into wholesalers and end users such as pubs, restaurants, care groups, bakeries, dessert parlours, and the education sector.
You'll be managing your own diary and attending meetings to assess your clients' needs and compile business plans to build long-standing relationships. Your main responsibility will be to nurture and grow the accounts in the territory, but you'll also need to identify and develop new business.
With your experience in food service / food wholesale, you'll be used to working in a 'push and pull' capacity. You'll also:
1. Be responsible for c50 accounts within the territory, all varying in size up to £1 million
2. Follow up and convert new business opportunities
3. Work with your clients' sales teams to educate them on our products
4. Attend trade shows to help grow the brand
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Ideally, you'll have a background within Food Service / Food Wholesale and know the types of decision-makers you need to speak to. You'll have experience of growing and nurturing existing accounts and identifying new business opportunities.
This isn't a 'quick sell' role; we're looking for long-lasting relationships with valued clients. You'll have knowledge of leading meetings, creating business plans, and presenting to clients. You'll be well organized and plan your site visits accordingly, managing your own diary to ensure you maximize your account base.
As our Key Account Manager, you will:
1. Be passionate about the food service industry and be a real 'foodie'
2. Possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal
3. Be willing to stay away from home on occasion
4. Hold a full UK driving license
THE COMPANY:
We're a well-established farmer-owned co-operative dating back 130 years. We focus on adding value to milk and giving back to the farmers and operate across the UK and further worldwide. We offer solutions to build long-term and profitable growth with our clients and manufacture a vast range of food brands which are well known within the food service, wholesale, and food retail industries.
PROSPECTS:
We encourage and strive to promote from within. We work with our staff to offer opportunities within the company and allow you to build a career with us.
INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgment of your application.
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