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Business Unit Manager | Fresh Produce

Employer
MorePeople
Location
England, Kent, Maidstone
Salary
Competitive with excellent performance related bonuses
Closing date
12 Dec 2019

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

Job Details



Business Unit Manager | Fresh Produce | Maidstone

We are working with one of the country's leading suppliers of fresh produce who have been at the forefront of developing the industry and their specific categories for over 40 years. They are looking to bring in a Business Unit Manager who is going to be responsible for driving new business outside of their traditional sales channels. This is mainly focused on the likes of the discounters, secondary retailers and food manufacturers/processors.

The Job:
You will be dealing with a range of customers and taking on their high growth potential accounts and nurturing them. In addition you will also be tasked with highlighting new opportunities to grow the business and expand into new customers.
You will be working very closely with the grower base and will be a key link in ensuring they are aware of the work that is happening to drive volumes.
Working closely with the Sales Director and other Business Unit Managers to drive the company growth targets.

The Candidate:
To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate a proven ability to highlight opportunities and win new business. They have a very strong presence in the market and as such most conversations will be fairly warm. You will need to have a good understanding of how to deal with growers as well as this role will be accountable to them as well, ensuring the best returns are achieved. You will be used to managing a team of Account Managers who will be supporting the broader role as well.

If this sounds of interest, then please get in touch with Morten Andresen on 01780 480530 or apply via the link.

Company

MorePeople are a specialist recruitment business for the food, fresh produce, horticulture and agriculture industries. Founded in 2000 by two passionate foodies with vast experience in the industry, we’re a growing team comprising of a mixture of ex-industry professionals and professional recruiters passionate about the sector.

Offering a functional approach to recruitment, we have dedicated expert teams to assist in all roles across a business;

  • Commercial  
  • NPD
  • Operations
  • Technical
  • Growing
  • Agronomy
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • HR, Admin & IT
  • Rural Surveyors, Land Agents & Estate Managers

The team are committed to offering the best recruitment service for all professional roles within the sectors in which we operate.

Find out more on our website at www.morepeople.co.uk or call us on 01780 480530.

Company info
Website
Telephone
01780 480530
Location
MorePeople
Cherryholt House
Cherryholt Road
Stamford
Lincolnshire
PE9 2EP
GB

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