Established in 2000, Extons Foods are now one of the UKs largest independent cheese processing companies supplying sliced, grated, block and continental cheese to wholesalers, retailers, and sandwich manufacturers. We have continually grown and we’re not slowing down! A Family Run business with a friendly hands-on approach.
Role Description:
The National Account Manager will meet our customers' needs and maintain a customer-focused approach. Additionally, they must generate new business through cold calling or networking to increase company turnover.
Ideally the role is office based with travel expected for customer visits, however, hybrid working will be considered. This is an exciting role, joining the business at a time of growth and expansion, while keeping the customers at the heart of everything we do.
Key Responsibilities:
* Gain new sales connections through networking and cold calling.
* Responsibility for managing own client list and margins.
* Ensure all samples are sourced and distributed according to customer requirements.
* Be the primary point of contact for customer with a proven ability to deal and resolve challenges in self-sufficient manner.
* Communicate customer requirements to the Management team and be responsible for delivering customer service. Working closely with other departments to meet customer demands.
* Visit current customers for full account reviews.
* Ensure all sales enquiries are dealt with promptly.
* Determine costs and generate quotes for customers.
* Negotiate with customers on pricing levels.
* Monitor our performance and customer satisfaction.
* Building and maintaining good relationships with customers.
* Complete forecasting and performance reviews of accounts.
* Provide support to the Directors and sales team for all strategic sales planning.
The ideal candidate:
The ideal candidate must have:
* Food commercial background
* At least 2 years previous experience in a similar role, within FMCG industry
Personal Attributes:
* Strong planning and organisational skills with a sense of priority for deadlines and attention to detail.
* Proficient in Office 365.
* Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to be flexible to meet business needs.
* A passion for delivering results and the drive to exceed expectations.
* A team player.
* Self-motivated and a strong commitment to personal development.
Working Hours:
* 40 hours per week Monday to Friday.
* Office based but with travel expected for client visits.
* Commission – up to 20% of salary
* Free parking, within proximity to all major travel networks
* 31 days holiday, inclusive of bank holiday, increasing with service
* An extra day off for your birthday!
* Health cash plan, after 3 months – claim money back on essential healthcare such as dental and eye care, for you and your children.
* Employee Assistance Program
* Company pension scheme (4% employer contributions)
* Company paid events throughout the year.
* FREE pack of cheese every week
* Discounted staff cheese shop
* Doughnut Fridays
If this sounds like it could be the role for you then please email HR@extonsfoods.com
Learn more about Extons Foods at https://www.extonsfoods.com/
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Sales and Business Development
* Industries
* Food Production
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