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Customer Account Manager - Retail

Employer
Clear Edge Search & Selection Ltd
Location
Stratford-Upon-Avon – Hybrid working pattern available
Salary
Competitive salary and package
Closing date
4 Sep 2022

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

Job Details

Customer Account Manager - Retail

Competitive salary and package   

Stratford-Upon-Avon – Hybrid working pattern available

 

The Company:

Ethical Food Company is dedicated to supply ethical fresh produce for everyone.

Born out of being at the forefront of organic supply in the UK, their journey started over 30 years ago, sourcing and supplying organic fresh produce to UK consumers. Ethical Food Companies expertise, passion and knowledge of organics ensures they source from the best growers around the world to supply a wide range of consistent, high-quality products, ethically sourced via efficient supply chains. This firmly sits alongside their overall purpose and values to maximise their social impacts whilst minimising the environmental ones.

Organic is a “whole system” approach to farming and food production. It recognises the close interrelationships between all parts of the production system, from the soil, to the food on your fork.

Ethical Food Companies growers and own farms are leading the way on organic production which centres around organic being:

  • Better for the planet
  • Better for the soil
  • Better for wildlife
  • Better for animals

Ethical Food Companies passionate team are committed to offering UK customers ethical fresh produce for everyone.

The Role:

An opportunity has arisen to work for Ethical Food Company within their highly successful and driven commercial division. As Customer Account Manager, your key purpose will be to manage an agreed portfolio of retail accounts. In addition to this, you will be expected to proceed on all commercial opportunities to maximise the potential for sales growth and the achievement of increased volumes.

Key Accountabilities:

  • To be responsible for management, development, relationships and outstanding understanding of designated retail customers.
  • Working jointly alongside EFC technical, procurement and finance teams, ensuring deliver and exceedance where possible, of annual sales and gross margin targets.
  • To strive to be the lead and “go to business” for ethical fresh produce within every retailer.

Requirements:

The role requires at least 2 years Senior / National Account Management or Commercial Management experience. It is essential that you have worked within the food industry and have managed one if not all of the top 4 and or 2nd tier retailers.

Please do not hesitate to apply if you feel you have the experience and background described, or contact Clear Edge for further information. Please note, all 3rd party applications will be forwarded to Clear Edge International Search & Selection Ltd as the retained recruitment provider.

Company

Clear Edge are an executive search and selection business, specialising in roles from middle management to Board level in FMCG and Retail sectors.

Recruiting high-calibre professionals across:

  • Sales & Marketing
  • Operations, Technical & Supply Chain
  • Retail

Genuine experts in your sector:

  • Food
  • Drinks
  • Health, Beauty & Household Products
  • Consumer Durables

Our specialist consultants take a highly pro-active approach on behalf of their clients and candidates, with total commitment to service and results. Using our extensive market knowledge, unrivalled network of contacts and modern day recruitment techniques, we're here to give you the clear edge over the competition.

Company info
Website
Telephone
0113 2054970
Location
Lister House
Lister Hill
Horsforth
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS18 5AZ
GB

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