Commercial Account Manager / Food / Manufacturers, Retail, Foodservice / Central UK / £35K + Package

My client is a growing multi-national foodservice and retail company and due to consistent company growth are looking to add a Commercial Account Manager to their commercial team. The ideal candidate will have a Blue Chip background with strong commercial awareness and an effective account management background. This position will also be looking at new opportunities for the business and so will feature a strategic approach at developing new business relationships.

The Role:

• Ownership of the relationship within an existing account portfolio
• To resource, develop, and manage a network of manufacturers / suppliers within Central UK to supply into retail and foodservice
• Carry our regular supplier and customer visits at stores and sites to develop opportunities
• Undertake tasks to effect profitable sales initiatives
• Deliver regular presentations and host customer/supplier meetings

The Candidate:

• Experience within food retailing or manufacturing
• Account Management/ Operational experience preferably within a food related environment
• Good knowledge of bakery manufacturing and distribution base
• Ideally have Retail/Contract Catering related experience
• Presentation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Have a strong desire to develop your career
• Effective communication and negotiation skills at all levels
• Numerate and self-motivated

What's On Offer:

c£35,000 basic salary + bonus + car + package