Key Account Manager

Role Description:

Were looking for an experienced Key Account Manager to look after and grow a portfolio of foodservice and food manufacturing customers. Youll play a key role in building strong relationships keeping customers happy and helping drive long-term growth for them and for us.

This is an office-based role with regular travel to visit customers. Its an exciting opportunity to join the business during a period of growth and expansion with customers remaining at the heart of everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop a customer base of key foodservice and food manufacturing accounts.
• Develop meaningful lasting customer relationships that add value for both them and us.
• Understand customer goals operations and challenges to deliver solutions.
• Identify opportunities to expand business within existing and prospect accounts through innovation collaboration and category insight.
• Represent the business professionally at customer meetings presentations and industry events.
• Monitor and analyse sales performance pricing and profitability across your accounts.
• Support the delivery of business growth targets and commercial objectives.

The ideal candidate must have:

• At least 2 years experience in key or national account management preferably within foodservice food manufacturing or FMCG sectors.
• Strong relationship-building negotiation and influencing skills.
• Commercially astute with experience managing account profitability and delivering growth targets.
• Excellent communication presentation and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines.

Personal Attributes:

• Self-motivated proactive and results driven.
• Flexible and adaptable to meet changing business needs.
• Detail-oriented with a sense of accountability and ownership.
• Passionate about delivering exceptional results and exceeding expectations.
• A supportive team player who fosters collaboration and trust.

Working Hours:

• 40 hours per week Monday to Friday.
• Office based (hybrid working considered) travel expected for client visits.
  
  

Benefits:

• Company profit share scheme
• Car allowance
• Sales commission (up to 20% of salary per Anum)
• 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

If this sounds like it could be the role for you then please email

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