Account Manager/Sales Executive – Food to Foodservice
- Employer
- Midas Selection Ltd
- Location
- London (Central), London (Greater)
- Salary
- 34K-37K Basic Salary, 45K OTE, Car allowance, Fuel Card
- Closing date
- 9 Mar 2024
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- Business Sector
- Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Sales
Job Details
THE COMPANY:
Excellent opportunity to join one of the genuine market leaders and recognised brand names within the Foodservice sector.
Our company are able to provide a one stop solution including Ambient, Chilled, Frozen, Fresh, Seafood and Meat produce. Their ability to fully meet the requirements for comprehensive menu planning is second to none as is their reputation for combining quality produce with excellent levels of service.
The company are able to offer strong career prospects for successful professionals looking to make their mark on within the Foodservice industry.
By combining a family based service ethos with our fantastic branded and non branded ranges our name is recognised for quality across the foodservice sector.
We are currently seeking to recruit an area sales professional to develop a portfolio of accounts from one of our regional depots.
THE ROLE:
The successful candidate will be responsible for approximately 150 accounts within a designated territory. They will be involved in menu planning and upselling within these established clients in addition to developing new business.
The account base will consist mainly of Restaurants, Hotels and Pubs although there will also be a strong amount of Public Sector based accounts such as Schools and Hospitals.
The role is of a consultative nature due to the comprehensive range available to the client and candidates will be expected to be able to communicate with a wide range of decision maker ranging from Chefs through to Catering Managers and Purchasing teams.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a comprehensive and market leading product range to foodservice clients, supported by an excellent level of service.
THE APPLICANT.
We are ideally seeking to speak to proven sales professionals with experience selling into the foodservice and catering sector.
- Candidates with a proven track record in Foodservice field sales are of strong interest
- Candidates with a proven track record in other Field Sales disciplines (including Drink or FMCG) are also welcomed
- Candidates with experience in sales to the hospitality sector are of particular interest.
- Candidates must have strong business development skills and drive to achieve new business. A background working for a foodservice food manufacturer or wholesales is preferable.
- Candidates must be driven, energetic sales professionals able to plan and implement their own journey plan.
This role provides an excellent opportunity for foodservice candidates seeking to further their career with a brand leader.
Company
About Midas
Midas is an established and industry accredited executive recruitment consultancy. Since inception in 2003, Midas has developed close partnerships with many blue chip employers encompassing sectors such as Foodservice, Healthcare, Manufacturing, CPG to name just a few. Core expertise is within Sales, Marketing and Executive recruitment. Typical assignments would include Field Sales Executives, Key Account Managers, Business Development Managers, National Account Managers, Sales Managers, Sales Controllers, Category Managers, Product Managers, NPD, Demand Planners, Marketing Managers, Sales Directors, Marketing Directors and Managing Directors.
Midas has full UK coverage via offices in the West Midlands and also recruits for European roles on behalf of their customer base. Midas Selection is a proud member of The Recruitment and Employment Confederation
The team of experienced consultants are aligned to vertical sectors, thereby marrying together not only recruitment expertise but also specific sector knowledge, this ensures that Midas fully understands the dynamics of the markets served. Business talent is delivered via three predominant avenues; talent targeting (headhunting), on and off line advertising campaigns, and extensive database selection. We assign one account manager to each of our customers for all recruitment, irrespective of geography, this increases efficiencies and understanding and limits unnecessary communication.
Midas Selection specialises in Sales, Marketing and Executive appointments, through to C Level Appointments, across the UK with forays into other European destinations.
- Website
- http://www.midas-selection.com/
- Telephone
- 0121 214 3740
- Location
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AFE Business Centre
Anchorage Road
The Royal Borough of Sutton Coldfield
Birmingham
West Midlands
B74 4XG
GB
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