National Account Manager - Bakery

An exciting opportunity to join one of Europe’s leading premium bakery suppliers as National Account Manager. The business has a glowing reputation across the industry and has been recognised by this through a number of industry and supplier awards. Their product portfolio includes NPD led Breads, Danish, Viennoiserie and Savoury bakery products. Within the UK the business has achieved national distribution across the Retail, Wholesale and Foodservice channels. Following significant business growth, they are now seeking an ambitious National Account Manager to further drive their presence within the Foodservice channel. As National Account Manager, you will take responsibility for a portfolio of Foodservice customer accounts. In addition to the ongoing development of the existing business you will be tasked with driving new business, particularly with End User customers across coffee shops, Quick Serve Restaurants, hotel groups, travel operators and Contract Caterers. Reporting into the Foodservice Controller you can expect a great degree of autonomy to build and develop the business whilst being given the support to develop your career. This is a home-based role with frequent travel to customers. Benefits: £45k to £55k (potentially negotiable), company car, bonus, pension & healthcare.

Responsibilities

Take responsibility for a portfolio of Foodservice customer accounts; ongoing development of existing business; driving new business with End User customers across coffee shops, Quick Serve Restaurants, hotel groups, travel operators and Contract Caterers; reporting into the Foodservice Controller; build and develop the business with autonomy

Requirements

In-depth knowledge of the Foodservice market place; track record of developing new business with End User customers; private label or branded food or drink background

Benefits

Company car; bonus; pension; healthcare