Key Account Manager – Swizzels Matlow – South East

Key Account Manager – Swizzels Matlow – South East

Swizzels Matlow Ltd are the UK’s largest family owned confectionery company and they have an opportunity, based in the South East for a talented and ambitious Key Account Manager to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to manage     a portfolio that include Major Wholesale/ Cash & Carry and Retailers. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to work with a wide range of much loved consumer brands including Squashies, Love Hearts, Drumstick lollies and Refreshers

Role / Responsibilities:

• Develop confectionery sales through sales & volume distribution and display execution.
• Work with Wholesale/Cash & Carry customers to maximise sales revenues and account KPI’s set
• Customer account execution at depot/head office level in line with agreed National Account Manager promotional activity
• Build and manage strong relationships with existing and new clients
• Agree / Negotiate sales prices and product ranges
• Promote new products
• Maximise sales and profit growth across all managed accounts
• Drive sales whilst managing cost against budget 

The Individual:

• A proven track record of sales within FMCG
• Experience in sales and negotiation within Food / FMCG environment
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Confident, motivated and determined to achieve goals  
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Capable of interpreting and delivering on business objectives
• Experience of developing in-depth knowledge about products and services

In return for meeting the above criteria the successful candidates will be rewarded with a competitive salary up to £35,000 + excellent bonus + car + benefits. 

Please note all third-party applications will be forwarded to Elevate Recruitment & Training Consultants Limited. ElevateRTC is a specialist Food / FMCG industry recruiter. To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Key Account Manager – Swizzels Matlow  – Home based - London area.