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Technical Account Manager | Fresh Produce | Kent

Employer
MorePeople
Location
Kent
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
25 Aug 2016

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

Job Details



We are working with a leading fresh produce supplier into the retail sector and they are looking for a strong customer facing Technical Manager.

The Role

To manage the technical account for specific customers.
Accompany retail customers on grower / pack house visits.
Ensure that customer technical requirements are communicated to sites as required and product is sent out as per specifications.
To innovate and drive new ideas into the business to help grow the product category.
Assist the growers in the event of product problems as appropriate.
When required covered for the Senior Technical Account Manager or for the other Technical Account Managers.

The Candidate

Evidence of extensive experience working in a comparable Technical Manager role, within fresh produce.
Experience of dealing with retailer customers.
Good interpersonal skills and well developed leadership and management skills.
Ability to delegate effectively and to follow-up as appropriate.
Ability to work as part of a team with colleagues across professional, operational and cultural boundaries.
Proactive approach and prompt responses to all service requests.
Good time management and organisational skills with the ability to handle a number of tasks at once and meeting deadlines as required.
Very good organisational skills.
Good IT skills including experience of Word and Excel.

If you would like further information on this role please contact Luan Harrison at MorePeople 01780 480530.

Company

MorePeople are a specialist recruitment business for the food, fresh produce, horticulture and agriculture industries. Founded in 2000 by two passionate foodies with vast experience in the industry, we’re a growing team comprising of a mixture of ex-industry professionals and professional recruiters passionate about the sector.

Offering a functional approach to recruitment, we have dedicated expert teams to assist in all roles across a business;

  • Commercial  
  • NPD
  • Operations
  • Technical
  • Growing
  • Agronomy
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • HR, Admin & IT
  • Rural Surveyors, Land Agents & Estate Managers

The team are committed to offering the best recruitment service for all professional roles within the sectors in which we operate.

Find out more on our website at www.morepeople.co.uk or call us on 01780 480530.

Company info
Website
Telephone
01780 480530
Location
MorePeople
Cherryholt House
Cherryholt Road
Stamford
Lincolnshire
PE9 2EP
GB

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