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National Account Manager (food retail & food service)

Employer
Velde Group
Location
Midlands / Greater London
Salary
£60,000 - £75,000 + company car, etc
Closing date
18 May 2015

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Business Sector
Food & Drink
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Marketing, National Accounts, Sales

Job Details

Klaas Puul B.V, located in the best-known fishing village in the Netherlands – Volendam – is a household name in the distribution of fresh and frozen shrimp. Over the past 45 years Klaas Puul has grown into one of Europe’s market leaders in this segment. With a well-organised distribution network and five strategically located branches, Klaas Puul supplies its customers with top-quality products that stand out as regards quality, range and shelf life. Klaas Puul has the entire production and quality control process in-house and it meets the highest quality requirements. The different shrimp varieties are marketed both under the company’s own brand name and as private label products. In order to achieve Klaas Puul’s ambitious goals in the UK & Ireland, we are looking for a committed and enthusiastic:

National Account Manager UK & Ireland

New business developer for the food retail & food service sectors

You will be responsible for growing Klaas Puul’s commercial results in the UK & Ireland, for both the fresh and frozen concepts. A practical introductory period in the Netherlands and Belgium, among other places, will familiarise you with the company, its unique production and distribution process, and the international sales team. With your knowledge and experience of the food sector, you will help Klaas Puul to understand the British and Irish markets more fully. You will proactively anticipate and respond to trends, developments and needs in the different market segments. In addition, you will translate these into a specific plan of approach. Together with the team in the Netherlands, you will attune sales & marketing and the product range to the local market and consumer (product development). You will have daily contact with potential customers, including food retailers, food wholesalers, food service companies, catering firms and the industrial processors. Your discussion partners will frequently be purchasers and category managers. You will report to the CCO in the Netherlands.

Your profile
- Passionate about new business sales, commercially driven and determined
- Commercial experience in selling food concepts (fresh / frozen) at retail head office level in the UK & Ireland
- Experience of shelf presentation and packaging concepts would be a strong advantage
- Bachelor’s degree, strong communication skills at all levels
- Commercial track record in the British food sector, branded / private label
- An affinity with Klaas Puul’s business and product range (a variety of shrimp)
- UK resident, preferably living in the Midlands; a full UK driver’s license is required

Klaas Puul B.V. offers you?
- The shrimp specialist and one of Europe’s market leaders
- International team with short lines of communication
- Renowned and international company with a no-nonsense work environment
- Responsible position with plenty of room for entrepreneurship

Can you help Klaas Puul achieve its ambitions in the UK & Ireland?
Please submit an up-to-date copy of your CV and letter of application via http://www.veldegroup.co.uk. For more information about this vacancy (ref. KLPL151), please contact Roy van Eijk or Sijanda de Boer by phone on 020 7096 2855. For further information please visit http://www.klaaspuul.com/.

Company

People business

The recruitment and selection business is all about people, which is why we only work with experienced consultants who are passionate about their profession. Our commitment to our candidates, our clients and our organisation combined with our knowledge and experience of the people business guarantee that we enjoy high levels of customer satisfaction.

Personality matters, which is why our employees are the face and soul of our organisation. With a clear long-term focus aimed at continuity many of our employees are in fact partners in our organisation. That is something we are proud of. Over the past 20 years, we have developed into a strong international organisation and we are very keen to put this experience to work for you.

Company info
Website
Telephone
02070962855
Location
120 Pall Mall
London
London
sw1y 5ea
GB

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