Business Development Manager (Drinks)
- Employer
- Vertical Advantage
- Location
- North West England
- Salary
- £30000 - £35000 per annum + + Car, Bonus, Benefits
- Closing date
- 26 Mar 2015
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- Business Sector
- Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Sales
Job Details
As one of the biggest names in the global drinks market, my client is offering the chance for a progressive Account Manager to join their Midlands regional team. My client are at the forefront of their category, are a definitive category leader and have undergone through an exciting period of growth.
The main aim of the role is to managing existing key accounts and develop new business for the client, whilst working alongside other members of the regional team, in order to surpass commercial targets. You will have sole responsibility for the Premium accounts you manage within the specified territory, which includes analysing and reporting your progress to the team.
The successful candidate will have the following criteria:-
- Extensive sales experience within the Food & Drink industry
- Considerable experience managing multiple key accounts
- An ability to develop strong commercial relationships
- Good team player with the ability to work with autonomy
- Strong ability to negotiate with internal and external stakeholders
- Be comfortable working within the North of England region on a day-to-day basis.
- Valid UK driving licence
In return, the business offers an attractive and flexible work-life balance, alongside an excellent salary package and career advancement opportunities.
Company
Vertical Advantage have a rich history in sourcing within the FMCG and Grocery marketplace. We specialise in placing candidates in the mid to senior end of the market within Category Management, National Accounts, Marketing, Supply Chain and Logistics.
We guarantee comprehensive support and expert guidance through professional consultants with proven track records from industry. At Vertical Advantage we are proud of how accomplished our people are and how they have built exceptional networks over their time in the recruitment sector. It is these networks that will give you confidence to work with us.
Our first instinct is to search and this is ingrained in the fabric of our work. We leave no stone unturned to deliver exceptional people for exceptional businesses. Our way of operating suits today's working lifestyle where people are short on time and need to make hiring decisions based on seeing low numbers of high calibre candidates.
Vertical Advantage is a lean, flexible consultancy that works with our clients and candidates to find the right solutions for them.
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