Account Manager, Food Manufacturing, Kent
- Employer
- Focus Management Consultants
- Location
- Kent
- Salary
- £35000 - £40000 per annum + plus bonus
- Closing date
- 29 Aug 2015
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- Business Sector
- Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- National Accounts, Retail Management, Sales
Job Details
Exciting Account Management opportunity within a leading provider of fresh produce.
This Account Manager position is an interesting opportunity to work within an established successful team, managing key retail accounts including; major multiples and discounters. This role will be responsible for managing two major relationships and involve full P&L accountability, as well as forecasting, promotional activities and growing the business strategy.
The position of Account Manager is an integral role within the retail division of this business, and as such will work closely with the procurement team and liaise with all areas of the business as required.
As the suitable candidate you will need to demonstrate;
- A strong commercial acumen
- The ability to predict, identify and react to market trends
- Strong account management skills
- Confident financial reporting and data analysis
To be successful in this role you will have either come from a commercial background in food, ideally fresh produce, or a non-food FMCG category selling and dealing with major retail accounts.
My client is looking for someone who has apirations and is driven to really succeed in their next career step. If you are currently in a Junior Account Manager or a trainee position and are looking to step up in your career, then this is a great opportunity.
As a leader in fresh produce, both fruit and vegetables, my client has an enviable reputation across all major UK supermarkets and discount retailers. With over 100 employees, based across two main sites, it has a dedicated team building and developing business across; retail, government, foodservice, food processors and wholesale markets. Our client is a well-established and financially profitable business and if you are looking for a progressive environment with core values then this is a great place to develop your career.
If this opportunity sounds like your next step please apply now or contact us for more information. This is an urgent requirement so don't delay!
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REF. AJT12519 By Abbi Taylor
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Focus Management Consultants Ltd, Tel: +44 (0) 1625 560778
Company
Founded in 1990, Focus delivers excellent recruitment solutions in the changing world of the food and drink industry. We are proud of our talented team of knowledgeable recruitment specialists covering all functions and sectors offering a bespoke service for our clients.
We provide Permanent and Interim recruitment solutions across Manufacturing, Retail, Foodservice, Food Technology, Product Development, Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, HR, Sales & Marketing from Graduate to Board Level.
We’ve worked across the globe, recruiting for start-ups through to large international organisations. We have helped and made a real difference to a vast array of clients working collaboratively as they recruit the very best talent to support their strategies.
Our guiding principles and culture are built on 3 pillars:
- An employee-owned business where we all thrive A business with a culture of pride, trust, kindness and wanting to be the BEST
- An environment that embraces lifestyle goals offering balance, fun and an engaging place to work
- Telephone
- 01625 560778
- Location
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Exchange House
Albert Road
Bollington
Cheshire
SK10 5HS
United Kingdom
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