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Account Executive - London Restaurants

Employer
DR Newitt
Location
London (Greater)
Salary
Up to £28k + 30% bonus + car + benefits.
Closing date
18 Jul 2018

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

Job Details

Account Executive – Restaurants in London

Do you want to work for one of London’s leading premium food manufacturers?

Do you want to be an instrumental part of a small talented commercial team who are passionate about the food industry?

Are you able to combine a passion for fine foods with your sales drive and commercial acumen?

DR Newitt is currently working with a well-respected premium food producer based in London. They supply their exciting range of products into the foodservice sector.

We are looking for driven sales candidates with experience within Food and or Hospitality, who can consistently display a proven ability in developing sales in a fast paced environment.

This is what is expected of you in this Account Executive role:

Reporting to the Key Account Manager, the role is largely customer facing, involving sales visits to both new and existing customers, with a view to growing his or her share of the business.

The Company offers a structured induction, assisting employees within the Sales function, gain insight into how the company operates as a whole. This will be followed by more detailed sales and account management training.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Account Management:

  • Full responsibility for your own set of accounts (largely restaurants)
  • In-town area will cover W postcodes and SW postcodes above the river- an area rich with high end restaurants
  • Make calls to arrange face to face meetings with customers
  • Meet with customers and conduct product tastings. Build rapport and show relevant samples, with the aim of expanding the range of products taken
  • Phone calls to send samples of new products to customers
  • Follow up calls after sending samples and customer visits
  • Ensure customers receive credit application forms, price lists and marketing information on request
  • Ensure agreed discount and matrix pricing is inputted on time
  • Ensure all filing systems for price list, sample, appointment and order collection diaries are well organised and updated
  • Organise and participate in promotional events for customers

New Business Development:

  • Research the market to identify potential customers within your geographical area
  • Target these customers, making calls to arrange a face to face meeting
  • Visit these potential customers, taking a targeted range of products, and carry out a product tasting
  • Follow up by email or phone to ensure conversion into customer
  • Liaise with the distribution department over the accommodation and feasibility of delivery to new accounts

Other responsibilities:

  • Entertain customers at foodie festivals such as Taste of London (Regents Park)
  • Provide feedback for innovation and marketing programs
  • Assist the credit control department in the collection of outstanding debts
  • Attend weekly team Foodservice meetings
  • Attend the bi-monthly sales meeting - reporting sales activities to the Sales Director and the rest of the sales team

What are we looking for?

The ideal candidate must have a passion for the food industry. The positon is working with premium products where the sell is on quality as opposed to pricing. Product knowledge and demonstrations are essential.

Strong commercial acumen with a desire to succeed within sales.

Excellent customer facing and relationship building skills.

Ability to work in a fast paced environment.

There is a strong career progression on offer as well as a highly competitive basic, car, bonus and other benefits.

If you are interested in this position or indeed any of our vacancies then please forward a copy of your most up to date CV to greg@drnewitt.com or contact Greg Carroll on 0161 833

Company

D R Newitt are Food, Drink and FMCG recruitment specialists providing permanent and interim recruitment services: 

We offer Headhunting, Search & Selection and Advertising services across the following disciplines:
•    Sales
•    Marketing and Category
•    Executive
•    Supply Chain / Buying
•    Technical / Quality
•    NPD / Process / Development Chefs
•    Operations / Manufacturing
•    Engineering
•    HR and Finance

To enquire about a specific role or to have a confidential discussion about your career path, call or email us:

  • Edinburgh Office 0131 226 5060 
  • Manchester Office 0161 833 0181

Register@drnewitt.com

Company info
Website
Telephone
0131 226 5060
Location
38 Melville Street
Edinburgh
Midlothian
EH3 7HA
United Kingdom

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