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Account manager

Employer
Always Candid Ltd
Location
Hybrid - Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Salary
Up to £50,000 – depending on experience + Benefits Package  
Closing date
22 Nov 2024
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Business Sector
Food & Drink
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
National Accounts, Sales

Job Details

Account manager – Food Manufacturers 
Based – Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

This business is a leading international supplier, producer and distributor of food ingredient products who have grown an amazing reputation, team and brand within the market and supply customers in Food Manufacturing, Retail, Foodservice and Wholesale. 

The team is hugely passionate and energetic with a strong set of international operations and businesses.

A new opportunity has arisen based in their UK operation to join as an Account Manager to handle, manage and develop their Food Manufacturing customers. This business has an outstanding track record of developing and retaining talent. 

ROLE

As an Account Manager, you will be responsible for managing client accounts and fostering strong relationships to drive business growth. Your role will involve analysing sales data, communicating with clients, and demonstrating leadership to achieve sales targets. 

A SNAPSHOT OF THE ROLE

•    Develop and qualify commercial opportunities, chase referrals and prepare and action strategies to grow revenue and customers 
•    Develop forecasting accuracy and help build and develop customer databases
•    Plan and conduct direct marketing activities
•    Develop and make presentations of company products and services to current and potential clients
•    Conduct product training
•    Perform quality checks on product and service delivery
•    Participate in sales events
•    Monitor competitors, market conditions and product development

THE CANDIDATE 

•    You will have some proven track record in food sales
•    Commercial experience with food products required 
•    A natural ability to develop and grow relationships and accounts
•    A confident and competent presenter well organised with an ability to work under pressure, and work to targets and deadlines
•    Excellent communication and presentation skills
•    Strong analytical skills
•    Good planning and organisational skills, with strong focus on rigorous execution
•    Good interpersonal and communications skills
•    Excellent networking skills
•    An interest and passion for food is required

THE PACKAGE 

•    Full-time, Permanent, Based in the UK head office with the team up to 4 times a week. 
•    Salary up to £50,000 – depending on experience
•    Benefits Package  

Company

Always Candid is an Executive Search Brand that specialises in responsive accurate delivery of candidates and teams builds for Managers and Senior Managers in Consumer Goods and Consumer Technology.
Clients include high growth SMEs, Corporate Businesses and Private Equity Portfolios.
Our network is vast built up over the last twenty years and managed through a robust and well managed database. Our Candid and personable approach to business and career planning advice is well recognised across the sectors.

Always Candid adheres to the highest standards in ethically sourcing talent and work well with line management, talent teams and HR ensuring transparent communication, pace and accuracy at all stages of the hiring process

 

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