National Sales Manager

Exciting opportunity to join a design led British manufacturer.

We are seeking a talented and ambitious individual at National Account Manager/Business Development Manager level to lead on growth with both their existing customer base and through the identification and conversion of new business opportunities, small and large.  

You will play a vital role in growing their business and have a passion for eco- friendly, premium brands. 

 Job Purpose:

• To increase revenue in the UK market through growth with the existing customer base and through the identification and conversion of new business opportunities, small and large.
• To own the “total” relationship with all customers – prospecting, conversion, sales and orders, promotions and customer service.
• To develop annual sales plans and budgets for the UK market that feed into the company’s overall budgeting process.

• Cultivate strong relationships to drive sustainable growth and profitability within the hospitality and foodservice sectors.

Who are you?

• You will have a creative and pro-active approach to developing new business opportunities – 3-5 years’ sales experience with a proven track record in the sector.
• It is likely you will have worked for a larger business and can bring that experience to a smaller business.
• You will have natural curiosity and personal ambition: a passion to grow and develop through exploring best practices and ambitious to be the best at what you do.
• You’ll be an “Influencer” with the ability to make people believe in you and the brands and you will be skilled at creating and delivering engaging presentations.
• You should have strong commercial acumen: good negotiation skills, analytical and data-oriented approach to sales, be a ‘brand developer’.
• You’ll be hard working and self-motivated - happy to work in a team or autonomously

Contact: Craig Tindall

Reference: CMT/86867

Candidate care:

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If your application is successful we will contact you to discuss the opportunity in more detail, within 48 hours of receiving your application.

Should you not hear from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please be advised that if unsuccessful for this role we may keep your details in our hold file, during which time you may be contacted for other suitable vacancies.  If you do not want us to do this please call us to advise.

In the meantime, we would like to thank you for your interest in Cavendish Maine.