National Accounts Business Development Manager – Fresh Produce to Foodservice
- Employer
- Midas Selection Ltd
- Location
- Yorkshire, East Midlands, Nottingham, Bradford, Leeds, Sheffield, York
- Salary
- 30K-35K Basic, (40K OTE) – Car, Company benefits
- Closing date
- 17 Jul 2015
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- Business Sector
- Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- National Accounts, Sales
Job Details
PH723 - National Accounts Business Development Manager – Fresh Produce to Foodservice
REWARDS: 30K-35K Basic, (40K OTE) – Car, Company benefits
Leading UK Fresh produce company looking for a strong Foodservice sales professional
THE COMPANY:
Established for over 100 years, we are recognised as one of the market leaders in the UK within the fresh produce to catering sector.
Our range of products are second to none and our buying team strongly support sales within the company through establishing set yearly pricing on many areas of the range.
Our close links with one of the UK’s leading foodservice wholesalers allow us to demonstrate comprehensive UK distribution.
However, our recent significant growth within fresh produce has not diminished our focus on providing exceptional levels of customer service.
We are seeking to further develop our already prosperous territory in the Yorkshire/East Midlands area through the recruitment of an established fresh produce catering sales professional.
THE ROLE:
This role focuses mainly on business development within the Yorkshire/East Midlands region.
There will be involvement for sales of all areas of fresh produce concentrating on schools, hotels and restaurants.
The successful candidate will be expected to grow an existing account base and any new accounts won will also be managed by this person.
The main contact level will be Head Chefs or contract catering managers although with larger accounts there may also be some involvement with buyers and procurement.
Overall, an excellent opportunity to develop a territory with significant potential within one of the leading companies in their sector.
THE APPLICANT:
We are seeking to attract a candidate with a proven track record within foodservice, a passion for food and strong business development skills.
- Candidates must be able to demonstrate strong business development skills.
- Candidates must have experience of field sales within the catering/foodservice sector.
- Experience of fresh produce sales would prove advantageous although not essential.
- Candidates with sales experience and Chef qualifications will be welcomed.
- Candidates must be excellent team players with strong relationship building skills.
If you feel that this could be an exciting next move within your foodservice career, please do not hesitate to contact Midas Selection on the email below.
LOCATION – Yorkshire, East Midlands, Nottingham, Bradford, Leeds, Sheffield, York
Midas Selection Ltd specialises in recruiting Sales, Marketing, Purchasing and Supply chain professionals in all industries. Midas Selection Ltd operates as an Employment Agency.
All applicants send CVS to paul.haworth@midas-selection.com
Company
About Midas
Midas is an established and industry accredited executive recruitment consultancy. Since inception in 2003, Midas has developed close partnerships with many blue chip employers encompassing sectors such as Foodservice, Healthcare, Manufacturing, CPG to name just a few. Core expertise is within Sales, Marketing and Executive recruitment. Typical assignments would include Field Sales Executives, Key Account Managers, Business Development Managers, National Account Managers, Sales Managers, Sales Controllers, Category Managers, Product Managers, NPD, Demand Planners, Marketing Managers, Sales Directors, Marketing Directors and Managing Directors.
Midas has full UK coverage via offices in the West Midlands and also recruits for European roles on behalf of their customer base. Midas Selection is a proud member of The Recruitment and Employment Confederation
The team of experienced consultants are aligned to vertical sectors, thereby marrying together not only recruitment expertise but also specific sector knowledge, this ensures that Midas fully understands the dynamics of the markets served. Business talent is delivered via three predominant avenues; talent targeting (headhunting), on and off line advertising campaigns, and extensive database selection. We assign one account manager to each of our customers for all recruitment, irrespective of geography, this increases efficiencies and understanding and limits unnecessary communication.
Midas Selection specialises in Sales, Marketing and Executive appointments, through to C Level Appointments, across the UK with forays into other European destinations.
- Website
- http://www.midas-selection.com/
- Telephone
- 0121 214 3740
- Location
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AFE Business Centre
Anchorage Road
The Royal Borough of Sutton Coldfield
Birmingham
West Midlands
B74 4XG
GB
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