Business Development Manager x3
- Employer
- FMCG Selection
- Location
- Three roles - Midlands, Northern Home Counties & London
- Salary
- Highly competitive Salary, Monthly Bonus, Company Car & Pension
- Closing date
- 2 Sep 2022
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- Business Sector
- Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Sales
Job Details
Classic Fine Foods UK | 3x Business Development Manager
Classic Fine Foods UK Ltd is a purveyor and distributor of fine food from around the world - we source the highest quality products we can find, from truffles to caviar, foie gras to chocolate, plus many more delicacies. Through close partnerships with our suppliers, we deliver the highest quality of fresh, frozen products to the finest restaurants, hotels, food manufacturers and retailers in the UK.
Our Sales team are dedicated to developing opportunities and delivering quality – both in the representation of our brands and delivering the best service to our customers.
Following significant growth, investment and the opening of a new distribution centres we have created three new position to help further develop our presence across the following regions;
- Midlands – Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester, Derby & Nottingham
- Northern Home Counties – Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire & Essex
- London – Central London
Role
As a Regional Account Manager, you will be focused on developing sales within your customer portfolio across the mentioned regions. As well as managing a demanding existing portfolio you will also be responsible for helping our business grow. By having an in-depth knowledge of the UK hospitality industry, you will be generating new leads and opening new accounts with excellent sales prospects.
As well as managing a demanding existing portfolio you will also be responsible for helping our business grow. By having an in-depth knowledge of the UK hospitality industry, you will be generating new leads and opening new accounts with excellent sales prospects.
Key responsibilities include;
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Achieving targeted account opening and sales growth of high-end clients; including restaurants, hotels, contract caterers and food processors
Working with the CFF market sizing report, creating a strategy with the Regional Sales Manager and producing results
Identifying new sales leads that fit within the company strategy, creating a strategy with the NBD Manager and producing results
Building and strengthening commercial relationships within new/existing business opportunities
Working closely with the Operations departments to ensure that all clients achieve agreed service levels – exceeding expectations and delivering on promises
Working closely with the Regional Sales Manager and Marketing Department to ensure you have all tools required to pitch prospects, whilst meeting CFF expectations
Daily management of clients, handling all high-level customer queries and requests
Quarterly reporting on account opening/sales performance against set targets
Working with company specialists to increase sales and uncover opportunities
Representation of the company image, brand and service through visits, events and media
Providing CFF Management team with information regarding the level of outside competition and general market activities
Working closely with the Purchasing Department to provide sales forecasts
Managing professional communication to customers about changes in CFF (price increase, service level changes, product information)
Following up on new sales strategies and product launches set by suppliers/CFF Management, providing results and detailed feedback
Marketing TheTasteLab and company events to clients, achieving an expected sign- up rate
Participating in product training, company events and sales meetings
Requirements
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Extensive prior experience of successful sales within the food industry, with a proven track record of achieving targets and driving sales growth in a business
Strong interest and knowledge in the food/hospitality industry, particularly UK market
Excellent communication skills, particularly developed pitching and negotiation skills
Strong commercial acumen with strengths in reporting, numeracy and budgeting
Creative initiative with a strength in problem solving
Organised with a keen eye for detail
Able to build strong relationships, both externally and internally
Demonstrates perseverance and resilience in the pursuit of goals
Passion for high quality produce and cooking
Benefits
Highly competitive salary, £8,000 bonus + additional bonuses, company car, pension & benefits
Should you have experience as outline above, please apply below or contact with our retained consultant Aidan at FMCG Selection on aidan@fmcgselection.co.uk Please note all applications will be forwarded to FMCG Selection
Company
FMCG Selection is a specialist FMCG recruitment consultancy focusing on placing mid to senior level Sales, Marketing and Category professionals within the Food industry.
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