Senior National Account Manager - Bakery

An exciting opportunity to join one of Europe’s leading premium bakery suppliers as Senior National Account Manager is now available. The business has a glowing reputation across the industry and has been recognised by this through a number of industry and supplier awards. 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 Senior National Account Manager to join the team. As a Senior National Account Manager, you will take direct responsibility for driving the Foodservice channel. Managing a team of 4 direct reports including 1 NAM and 3 NAEs you will set the strategic growth across both Wholesale and End User customers. In addition to the management and development of your team you will manage a portfolio of larger turnover customers. Reporting into the Account Director you can expect a great degree of autonomy to build and develop the business. The successful candidate for this position will be currently operating in a Foodservice National Account Management role. You will possess a minimum of 2 years people management experience. You will be a strong negotiator and have a good understanding of the NPD process. As for product background Bakery experience would be preferred however not essential. This is a home based position with an expectancy to be in their South East head office 1 / 2 days per week.

Responsibilities

Take direct responsibility for driving the Foodservice channel; Manage a team of 4 direct reports including 1 NAM and 3 NAEs; Set strategic growth across Wholesale and End User customers; Manage and develop the team; Manage a portfolio of larger turnover customers; Report into the Account Director; Build and develop the business with a great degree of autonomy

Requirements

Currently operating in a Foodservice National Account Management role; Minimum of 2 years people management experience; Strong negotiator; Good understanding of the NPD process

Nice to have

Bakery experience

Benefits

£7,200 car allowance or company car; 15% bonus; Benefits