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Account Manager | Fresh Produce | Kent

Employer
MorePeople
Location
England, Kent
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
11 Aug 2021

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

Job Details



Account Manager | Fresh Produce | Kent

About the Client

A leading UK based grower and packer of quality top, stone and soft fruit this A family-owned business has over half a century of experience. They provide quality produce to multiple leading retailers across the UK. Growing Apples, Strawberries and Cherries on approx 445 hectares across 11 sites within a 5-mile radius there is plenty of room for growth across all sites.

About the Role

In this role you will be expected to work closely with a range of major retailers to help maximise profit and growth across the whole portfolio, you will be required to put plans in place to meet the demands of each client, as well as be able to be flexible within a fast paced, challenging environment. Meeting and building relationships with retailers will be a big factor in this role, you will be the face of the company and expected to deal with all issues and queries.

The Ideal Candidate

To be considered for this role you will need to have 2+ years of account management experience, as well as a strong background in fresh produce, ideally top fruit, soft fruit or stone fruit. You will need to have dealt with retailers in the past to understand the day to day demands. We are looking for a clear communicator and someone who is proactive, a good planner and has an eye for detail.

How to Apply

If you think this is the right role for you then please apply below, alternatively contact Aidan on 01780 480530 or aidan@morepeople.co.uk

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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