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Key Account Manager

Employer
Seven Search & Selection
Location
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Salary
£35,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus
Closing date
13 Mar 2018

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

Job Details

A new opportunity has arisen for a Key Account Manager responsible for the Southern territories in Scotland. This is a home-based position.


As a Key Account Manager you will be responsible for developing and maintaining existing customers to deliver improved Gross Margin, Volume, and Credit KPI’s vs target whilst generating new profitable business through effective management and direction of available resources. This is to be achieved through managing existing customers and prospecting and converting new Business Opportunities whilst also achieving agreed cash targets relating to credit terms. 

You will optimise profit through effective management of product mix using current portfolios, and ensure that effective business relationships are developed with customers by;

  • Managing the Technical and Marketing interface with customers
  • Managing the necessary resources to provide solutions to customers needs
  • Managing promotional activity effectively
  • Seeking win/win outcomes for customers the client
  • Championing customers and being a source of current information to the business

Desirable Skills

  • Extensive field sales experience, preferably gained within the Food Industry
  • Very strong at building relationships at all levels
  • Ability to influence through adapting communication styles
  • Ability to problem solve and identify solutions that can be communicated effectively
  • Technical understanding of ingredients
  • Must live within the geographical territory
  • A team-player who understands the importance of internal and external relationships

Location: Home-based, covering Southern Territories encompassing Edinburgh 

If this sounds right for you, please apply by sending your CV to recruitment@workwithseven.com or visit our website for further opportunities

If you do not hear back within 7 days the relevant consultant has decided not to progress with your application. We are a specialist in the consumer sector and as such most of our vacancies require candidates with experience in the consumer market. We will therefore retain your details and contact you if we can be of some assistance to you in your search.

 

Company

Seven is a leading provider of multi-functional recruitment solutions in Consumer Goods & Retail, covering roles in Sales, Marketing, Head Office functions, Category, Operations and Manufacturing. We provide executive search and selection as well as award-winning RPO services and interim solutions.

"One of the leaders in FMCG recruitment" - client feedback, Bayer.

"Having worked with some of the biggest names in recruitment, I would recommend Seven above all." - client feedback, Mars UK.

We are 20 passionate sector experts working from our London and Leeds offices. Take a look at our website to see all vacancies and learn more!

Company info
Website
Telephone
0330 010 8327
Location
Yorkshire House, Greek Street
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS1 5SH
United Kingdom

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