Key Account Manager (Hybrid Position)
All about the role and company you would be working for!
Position: Key Account Manager
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 + hybrid + excellent benefits
* Flexible working hours – 35 hours a week (9-5, can start as early as 7am or finish as late as 7pm)
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (option to purchase extra days)
* Enhanced pension scheme
* Employee assistance program
* Retail discounts (cinema, shopping, restaurant, travel etc)
* Staff discounts on products
* Cycle to work scheme
Hybrid set up: 1 day a week working from home
Location: Derbyshire
What they do:
An established food manufacturer whose range includes many of Britain’s leading food brands. As part of their on-going commitment to innovation and development, they are looking for an Key Account Manager to join their forward-thinking team. This is a no-limits, no-restrictions role, where you will be given full autonomy, working alongside a supportive line manager.
Size of company: 70+ in the UK office.
Company culture and what makes them great to work for:
You'll find a diverse bunch of talented folk who come from a wide range of backgrounds and possess an extensive array of experience. What brings them all together is a culture that thrives on innovation, mutual respect, team work and a sense of commitment. They are an honest and ethical business, taking pride in what they do and how they do it.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Win and develop profitable business with both existing and new customers and to create excellent relationships which will sustain long term growth within the sector.
* Support the National Account Manager with account management tasks.
* Understand and proactively managing each Account P & L’s
* Develop and manage Joint Customer Business plans
* Work at every level of the customer relationship developing high quality networks across the business to realise plans
* Identify and contribute to developing new product concepts
* Sales forecasting and drive the working relationship with Supply Chain
* Proactively resolve problems and issues
* Ensure all relevant paperwork and administration are completed to procedures
What background and experience are the company looking for?
* Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally working with UK based Wholesale and Foodservice customers.
* Experience of growing, developing and nurturing new and existing accounts (wholesale and food service)
* Must have a car and valid driving licence for field based visits
* Can manage own diary – there is lots of autonomy in this role
How to Apply: If you have the skills and experience to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply here OR send your CV to: sarahrickard@major-recruitment.com OR call 07341545795
For this role Major Recruitment is acting as an employment agency.