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National Key Account Manager, Wholesale, London

Employer
Focus Management Consultants
Location
London
Salary
£60000 - £80000 per annum + Car & Bonus
Closing date
20 Jun 2018

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

Job Details



National Key Account Manager required for a stand-alone country representative position based in the London area.

We are looking for an entrepreneurial sales professional to join and international food company looking to expand their UK presence. As National Key Account Manager, you would be the company's UK representative and have responsibility for developing the customer base in the UK's food wholesale sector.

With a Head Office in Switzerland and two manufacturing sites in Europe this business exports its frozen food products across the EU. Within the UK it has already established a small customer base and is now looking to move on to the next level with this appointment. Products include frozen ready meals, pasta, vegetables and other retail products such as pizza, salads and sandwiches.

The National Key Account Manager will report directly to the International Head of Sales for Foodservice and be supported by a central team of marketing, sales and product management professionals. The main objective of the role is to acquire new customers within the wholesale sector with end users being restaurant and pub groups. You will support existing customers and be responsible for commercial negotiations with new businesses. Observing and analysing trends in the market you will feedback to Head Office with ideas on sales strategy. As the company grows you will be charged with recruiting new team members to build and independent UK sales team.

For this role we are looking for someone with experience of sales within the food sector and the following attributes:
  • Ability to present product concepts
  • Market knowledge of the UK - trade, competitors, consumers
  • Good relationship management skills
  • Entrepreneurial and a self-starter
  • Good organisational skills
  • Excellent at negotiating with a high level of commercial acumen


This is a very interesting opportunity and the chance to join a business in its initial stages of growth in the UK. You could be instrumental in the building of a new team as the role develops into a senior sales management position. Send you CV today for consideration.

REF. DRB894603 By Focus Management

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Focus Management Consultants Ltd, Tel: +44 (0) 1625 560778

Company

Founded in 1990, Focus delivers excellent recruitment solutions in the changing world of the food and drink industry. We are proud of our talented team of knowledgeable recruitment specialists covering all functions and sectors offering a bespoke service for our clients.

We provide Permanent and Interim recruitment solutions across Manufacturing, Retail, Foodservice, Food Technology, Product Development, Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, HR, Sales & Marketing from Graduate to Board Level.

We’ve worked across the globe, recruiting for start-ups through to large international organisations. We have helped and made a real difference to a vast array of clients working collaboratively as they recruit the very best talent to support their strategies.

Our guiding principles and culture are built on 3 pillars:

  • An employee-owned business where we all thrive A business with a culture of pride, trust, kindness and wanting to be the BEST
  • An environment that embraces lifestyle goals offering balance, fun and an engaging place to work

 

Company info
Telephone
01625 560778
Location
Exchange House
Albert Road
Bollington
Cheshire
SK10 5HS
United Kingdom

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