National Accounts Business Development Manager
- Employer
- DR Newitt
- Location
- Midlands
- Salary
- £30,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience) + car + bonus
- Closing date
- 3 Oct 2014
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- Business Sector
- Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Buying, National Accounts, Sales
Job Details
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced National Accounts Business Development Manager with extensive Fresh Produce experience with an innovative and growing start-up company. We are looking for an outstanding sales professional with a strong track record in new business acquisition to build a strong client base and manage these accounts. Initially working with discount retailers, you will soon be moving on to the top tier accounts.
The Role:
- Achieving set sales targets for new business acquisition in the assigned territory (Midlands)
- Drive significant sales growth in the target market
- Manage acquired accounts and build strong, long term client relationships
- Generate strategic sales plans for the territory
- Effectively and efficiently plan your own day and call list
The Ideal Candidate:
- Excellent experience with Fresh Produce is essential (minimum of three years)
- Will have strong experience in new business acquisition (Buyers may also be considered)
- Will have excellent experience in dealing with major multiples
- Will demonstrate an innate ability to identify quality prospects and close deals
- Will have a track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets
- Will enjoy being on the road visiting clients, and happy to put in the miles
- Will have the ability to self-manage and motivate, without requiring micromanagement or hand holding
- Will hold a full, clear driver's licence
- Have a tenacious, organised and self-motivated personality
The successful candidate will not only enjoy a highly competitive salary of £30,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience) + car/car allowance + bonuses, but will also be strategically positioning themselves for future growth. Due to the company’s rapid success since its inception, the successful candidate will be playing a highly instrumental role in the business during a pivotal stage.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply without delay, as this position is available for an immediate start.
Company
D R Newitt are Food, Drink and FMCG recruitment specialists providing permanent and interim recruitment services:
We offer Headhunting, Search & Selection and Advertising services across the following disciplines:
• Sales
• Marketing and Category
• Executive
• Supply Chain / Buying
• Technical / Quality
• NPD / Process / Development Chefs
• Operations / Manufacturing
• Engineering
• HR and Finance
To enquire about a specific role or to have a confidential discussion about your career path, call or email us:
- Edinburgh Office 0131 226 5060
- Manchester Office 0161 833 0181
- Website
- http://www.drnewitt.com/
- Telephone
- 0131 226 5060
- Location
-
38 Melville Street
Edinburgh
Midlothian
EH3 7HA
United Kingdom
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