AREA ACCOUNT MANAGER

Our client is all about quality food ingredients, manufactured in some of the most technically advanced sites in the world. Thus, ensuring the highest levels of food safety and brand protection for their customers. They have built a reputation as a world manufacturer and market leader through significant capital investment along with a close working relationship with their customers and suppliers. All of which is underpinned by dedicated and highly skilled people. They know what it takes to produce quality ingredients that are consistent and fit for purpose and are partners with some of the biggest names in the UK and Ireland. They’re looking to identify an:

 AREA ACCOUNT MANAGER – LONDON & THE SOUTH (HOMEBASED)

£30,000 - 35,000K + CAR + PACKAGE

WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT?

As Area Account Manager you’ll play a key role in the continued growth of sales and profitability across the business-to-business environment of wholesale, retail and foodservice. You’ll have your own geographical sales territory, and you’ll build relationships with your customers so as to make sure that our products are a core part of their success. This is a field-based role working independently much of the time so you’ll need to be massively self-motivated. Success in this role is all about being part of a bigger team, working with colleague’s cross-functionally to drive the growth of the overall business.

ITS ALL ABOUT YOU!

We’re constantly bombarded with challenges daily both personally and professionally, so you’ve got to be resilient, tenacious and driven. Previous sales experience is a must as is the ability to manage the pressures that are entailed with working for a national company.

To be considered you’ll have:

· Previous sales experience.

· Proven customer relationship management.

· Customer forecasting.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Strong presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal.

· Demonstrate drive, enthusiasm and potential to progress.

· Proven negotiation skills.

· Ability to work efficiently both individually and as part of a team.

· Ideally experience of working within the food industry across retail or foodservice.