Foodservice National Account Manager - Bakery

An exciting opportunity to join one of Europe’s leading premium bakery suppliers as National Account Manager. 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 join the team. As a National Account Manager, you will take direct responsibility for driving a portfolio of customers within the foodservice channel. Customers within the portfolio range include national & regional wholesalers, contract caterers, buying groups as well as end users across the Horeca sector. Reporting into the Senior National Account Manager 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 position with an expectancy to be in their South East head office 1 / 2 days per week.

Responsibilities

Driving a portfolio of customers within the foodservice channel; Managing customers including national & regional wholesalers, contract caterers, buying groups and end users across the Horeca sector; Reporting to the Senior National Account Manager; Building and developing the business with autonomy

Requirements

Currently operating in a Foodservice National Account Management role; Strong negotiator; Good understanding of the NPD process

Nice to have

Bakery experience

Benefits

10% bonus; company car or £6,000 car allowance; 5% pension; life cover