Coffee National Sales & Account Manager

The Company:
A global leader in the supply of products and services for domestic kitchens, professional foodservice systems and professional coffee making. Spanning five continents with over 8,000 employees, this is a truly innovative company who constantly take on new perspectives to identify opportunities and turn them into inspiring, innovative solutions.  

About the Role:

• Working within the state-of-the-art professional coffee division, you will be responsible for managing and developing existing accounts across various sectors and channels, as well as seeking out new business opportunities.  
• These sectors will include Pubs, Hotels, the wider HoReCa market and Roasters.
• This is an exciting opportunity for someone to sell high-end fully automatic coffee machines and work with customers to ensure their expectations are met.  

Specific Duties Will Include:

• Building and maintaining relationships with existing and potential clients.
• New business development.
• Understanding customer needs and providing tailored solutions and a first-class service and support.
• Working closely with internal departments, ensuring processes are followed, orders fulfilled and client queries handled effectively and professionally.
• Developing and managing a sales pipeline, ensuring timely follow-ups and effective communication with prospects.
• Staying up to date with industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging technologies in the coffee industry.
• Providing regular reports and updates on sales activities, market trends, and customer feedback.

Key Skills/Experience Required:
In order to be considered for the role of Coffee Sales & Account Manager you must possess the following:

• Proven experience in business development or account management, ideally related to coffee or coffee equipment.
• Experience of selling into Pubs, Hotels, the wider HoReCa market and Roasters would be an advantage.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with customers.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented, with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• A quick learner with the ability to understand and effectively communicate technical information.
• High levels of enthusiasm and eagerness for a new challenge.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong organisational and time management skills.
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK meeting customers and end user sites.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• A full UK driving license.
• Live in either The Midlands or The South East

Salary/Benefits Information:

• Salary of up to £50,000 p.a (possibly higher DOE)
• Uncapped OTE of circa £20k p.a
• 25 days annual leave
• Car
• Laptop, phone
• Personal development opportunities

Contact:

Sophie Simmonds
Reference: SS/86825

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