Senior National Accounts Manager/Controller – Foodservice

Senior National Accounts Manager/Controller – Leading Foodservice Food Brands


REWARDS: 55-66K Basic Salary (Flexible), 15% Bonus, Car allowance and full benefits package

LOCATION: London, Birmingham, Reading, Nottingham, Bristol, Manchester, Liverpool, Cambridge, Brighton

Unique National Accounts opportunity to join a new innovative company working with established Foodservice brands

THE COMPANY:
We are an exciting and innovative company leading the way in the plant based nutrition sector.
Our portfolio consists of some of the leading brands in our category across the UK and we currently hold relationships with the leading retailers and Foodservice distributors across the UK.
As an organisation we really are genuinely international.
Our brands are recognisable in almost all European countries and we pride ourselves on our continual innovation.
We fully appreciate the importance of the OOH and Foodservice sector and our product range is varied and relevant to all foodservice channels.
Whether you are a contract caterer, pub group, restaurant group, healthcare establishment or education establishment, our products are likely to be a core part of your menu planning and food purchasing requirements.

THE ROLE:
We are seeking to locate an excellent Senior National Accounts Manager, controller to manage relationships with the largest 2 delivered Foodservice wholesalers in the UK.
You will be responsible for full P&L responsibility of these accounts, developing and maintaining relationships at buyer level.
You will predominantly be working with an existing, market leading brand portfolio, but there is scope for future NPD within these accounts
There is massive potential within these, already established relationships where you will inherit an existing portfolio turnover in excess of £10 Million.
You will be expected to be office based in South West London for 2 to 3 days a week, where you will work closely with marketing, food development and other areas of the sales team, so it is crucial that you are based in a commutable location to this area.


THE APPLICANT.
We are seeking to confidentially speak to senior candidates with a proven track record within the Foodservice sector, managing major Foodservice wholesale accounts.
• Experience in Foodservice sales to major wholesale at buyer level is essential
• A background in sales of a Food product into this sector will be particularly advantageous
• Candidates with a strong interest in healthy interest and nutrition will be of particular interest.
• Candidates must be vibrant and dynamic and enjoy working in a team environment.

This is a unique opportunity to join a newly established team with an exceptional financial package and career progression opportunities.


Midas Selection Ltd specialises in recruiting Sales and marketing professionals across the Foodservice sector.
Midas Selection Ltd operates as an Employment Agency.

All applicants send CVS to paul.haworth@midas-selection.com