National Account Executive

Fresh Direct National Account Executive
Homebased Frequent travel to customer head office and Bicester

Full time working Monday to Friday 39 Hours per week

competitive dependent on experience plus bonus structure excellent career development company car discounted products and services and much more

Due to an exciting period of growth we are currently recruiting a talented and collaborative National Account Executive to join our Commercial Account Team working within the food services industry.

As a National Account Executive you will provide support and guidance to provide an excellent service to our Commercial Account Customers at both site and head office level ensuring the companys reputation is maintained and enhanced.  This includes taking ownership of escalated customer issues and providing timely relevant and appropriate addition you will have an input into the accounts growth agenda by identifying opportunities supporting proposals and delivering the launch of Share of Wallet wins.

Supporting the Senior National Account Manager you will be required to be hands on and be able to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment therefore it is critical you are able to set a good example of professionalism. You will become a subject matter expert (SME) in key processes and systems providing a knowledgeable front-line support within the customers offices managing the relationships with the business and transferring and sharing knowledge to the wider team.

About the Role:

• Work alongside the Senior National Account Manager (SNAM) to develop two high profile customers. Support the Account Manager to cascade & embed processes within the customers business
• In line with the overall UK strategy - take ownership of a portfolio of brands within this customer & support the SNAM gain new business across the complete estate and ensuring all issues are dealt with according to agreed KPIs
• Nurture existing business streams and work collaboratively with both head offices and field based teams to unlock new opportunities together
• Work cross-functionally & collaboratively with Supply Chain Category Technical Marketing Sustainability and Finance
• Collation of our customers weekly reporting suite
• Build and execute the menu change process and new openings across all brands.
• Customer engagement days and roadshows in support of the Sector Manager.
• Support Account Management team in the daily role picking up any other tasks as required
• Strong candidates will also have the opportunity to manage an account of their own.

About You:

With a passion for food youll live and breathe Customer First. You need to be personable driven well organised structured resilient and enjoy working within a collaborative national team looking to take a step into National Account Management.
Naturally you will embrace an inclusive working environment and be committed to acting with integrity and honesty in everything you do.



Drive for results and particularly new business
Uncover customer pain points & leverage the broader Fresh Direct offering to deliver a partner approach above & beyond product selling utilising added value to tie customer in
Proven experience in managing customers face to face or over the telephone
Demonstrate knowledge of retention and growth of accounts.
Target driven proven experience of achieving targets.
Stakeholder management/engagement
Good at Excel to produce well organised planning in order to maximise selling time in trade

What youll get:

A competitive salary
Huge discount on all sorts of lovely food and award-winning products
Generous holiday allowance with option to purchase more
Recognition awards and Incentives
Pension
Real career opportunities - being part of Sysco the worlds leading foodservice business opens up a world of possibility
And much more.

Theres a lot on offer so what are you waiting for

Bring your whole self to work. #BelongAtFreshDirect
At Fresh Direct were passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. We dont want you to fit our culture we want you to help define it.
All job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age disability gender identity or reassignment marital or civil partner status pregnancy or maternity race colour nationality ethnic or national origin religion or belief sex or sexual orientation.

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Additional Information :

At Fresh Direct everyone is welcome. We dont want you to fit our culture we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We dont just look at your CV were more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Fresh Direct and we recognise that Fresh Direct can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. Well do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you. 

Fresh Direct

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation at Fresh Direct we are dedicated to making life as easy and efficient for the chefs cooks and caterers we serve across the country. We are the leading specialist supplier of locally and globally sourced fresh produce and dairy across Great Britain bringing the best of the seasons to chefs menus.   

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time