Account Manager / Telesales

The food industry has some of the most passionate people working in it.  For social, health and enjoyment, food is a huge part of peoples lives, wouldn’t you like to be a part of this?  If you have telesales experience combined with field sales experience and would love to work with a really great product then keep reading.

My client is a food producer with a wide range of premium products supplied to the food service industry (Pubs, hotels, bars, restaurants etc). They are growing and looking to bring new talent into their business. They have an exciting new opportunity in their commercial team for an Account Manager. 

The Role:

This position will play a significant part in the development of the business within UK food service and will be a mix of spending time in the office, along with time on the road meeting with clients and potential clients face to face. 

Key Responsibilities:

•    Field and office based sales role across East Anglia. 
•    Develop business opportunities with existing customers and from a lapsed client base. 
•    Warm calling to develop new business
•    Attend customer visits, internal meetings, represent the Food service division at
trade shows and customer events
•    Office administration tasks including pricing, collecting and maintain accurate up to date accounts, and working cross functionally with other internal departments

Candidate Requirements:

•    Must have direct sales experience.
•    Blended experience of telesales and field based would also be of interest.
•    An existing sales candidate with a proven track record of account management and business development.
•    Must have the ability to work in a fast passed environment
•    Enthusiastic and driven sales individual with an entrepreneurial and determined personality

The Package:

•    £25,000 - £30,000 Basic salary dependent upon experience
•    Car allowance
•    Pension Scheme
•    Laptop & phone provided

For further information please apply for the role, or contact Graham Knight on graham@drnewitt.com