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Commercial Manager - Foodservice

Employer
Ashwood Executive Search International
Location
Homebased
Salary
£45,000 - £55,000 + Car + Bonus + Benefits
Closing date
5 Mar 2018

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

Job Details

My Client is a major global FMCG Food organisation who have experienced significant growth by doubling the business in the last 4 years. With continued, substantial investment in NPD , Marketing and Category, this company is in rapid growth and are now expanding their Sales team. Their range of iconic premium branded  and private label products are manufactured in the UK where they have a new factory and are continuing to expand.

This role will suit someone who enjoys taking responsibility and ownership and is looking for an opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial environment where they can really make a difference. Reporting to the Sales Director, you will be responsible for Foodservice accounts.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Managing and growing Foodservice accounts
  • Building strong, long lasting relationships with customers.
  • Full P&L responsibility
  • Account strategies
  • rive negotiations for new listings, price and promotion
  • Build robust, cross functional relationships across all UK departments.

    The Successful Applicant

  • Proven sales success within a major FMCG Food business
  • Entrepreneurial self-starter with strong organisational skills
  • Branded and Own Label experience
  • Strong financial / commercial understanding with intellect and curiosity
  • Excellent communication skills at all levels
  • Proven ability to build and sustain robust relationships
  • Enthusiasm , passion and ambition

    If this exciting role is of interest please apply with your CV below for a confidential discussion

Whilst we would like to respond to all the applicants, regrettably we are unable to do so due to the high volumes we receive. If you've not heard from us within 7 days, unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

 

Company

At Ashwood Executive Search International we specialise in recruiting globally, from middle management positions to £six-figure executive assignments. Working primarily with FMCG organisations our clients range from high profile blue-chip companies to smaller niche and developing businesses. Our aim is to be viewed by clients as a world-class provider of the most talented people, while providing candidates with the very best advice, mentoring and coaching services to further their careers.

We have established an outstanding track-record providing Sales, Marketing, Category, Consumer Innovation, Technical, Manufacturing, HR and Supply Chain professionals. With a reputation for achieving excellent results, both for our clients and candidates, we strongly believe we can help you with your requirements. If you are a candidate this means we will work with you to find the ideal role to match your talents and aspirations. If you are a business it means we will apply our expertise and knowledge to source the most talented and culturally relevant people for your organisation.

Ashwood continues to grow and develop as we apply our unique methods and style of resourcing. With UK teams in Bracknell and London and operations in New York and Johannesburg, we provide clients with extensive worldwide coverage that is designed to deliver the top talent for their business.

Charity Partnership - Ashwood Executive Search International​ and Farm Africa 

Ashwood Executive Search International are pleased to announce that we will be extending our support of the charity Farm Africa for another year.

Our world is one of global connections and as a key player in the food industry, Ashwood is determined to play our part in ending one of the biggest challenges facing the world today; hunger. We are outraged that 1 in 8 people go to bed hungry every night and are determined to help create a different future for these 1 billion people.

Company info
Website
Telephone
+44 (0) 1344 206262
Location
Index House
Ascot
Berkshire
SL5 7ET
GB

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