UK Wholesale National Account Manager for Cornish Sea Salt – Based in Cornwall
About Us
At the Cornish Sea Salt Company, we hand harvest our pure and natural sea salt straight from the waters off Cornwall’s Lizard Peninsula. Since our launch 7 years ago, Cornish Sea Salt is recognised as the fastest growing sea salt brand in the sector with national distribution amongst all the major UK multiple grocers. Sales have also been growing rapidly in other sectors including manufacturing, foodservice, and export. Cornish Sea Salt is now sold to over 30 countries worldwide.
Role Overview
Due to our continuing growth, we are now looking to recruit a UK Wholesale National Account Manager. This is a diverse sector, from the small sub £1 million regional wholesaler to the likes of Brakes and Bidvest, with a focus on Foodservice.
Responsibilities
* Identify and engage with key wholesale partners in the UK with the aim of making Cornish Sea Salt the chef’s product of choice.
* Understand and manage existing accounts to fulfil their potential with existing and new end customers.
* Develop market data for key customers to help influence partners' sales strategy.
* Identify and develop new opportunities.
* Hit all KPI’s set in line with the annual budget, margin expectations, and personal objectives.
* Develop and implement promotional activities and materials to drive sales.
* Attend UK/International Trade and Consumer shows on behalf of Cornish Sea Salt and partners.
* Actively engage in developing the company’s strategic plans.
* Report weekly and quarterly to the directors on sales and sales pipeline.
Candidate Requirements
* Passionate and committed individual with a strong drive for results.
* Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
* Experience and understanding of the wholesale channel, ideally foodservice.
* Minimum of 1 year National Account Management experience.
* Determination to achieve and a willingness to continually learn.
* Be a Foodie!
* Live within commuting distance of the head office in Helston (TR13).
Additional Information
The role will involve a reasonable amount of travel as companies in this sector respond to the personal touch. We will, of course, offer a travel/car allowance. Your time will be divided between working out of the head office and travelling nationally as required.
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please send your CV together with a covering letter to rachel@cornishseasalt.co.uk.
Closing date for applications is the 24th July 2015.
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