National Account Manager Foodservice

At the core of this position lies a focus on providing first-class service and effective account management, something that Classic Fine Foods takes great pride in and attributes its success to. As the National Account Manager, your foremost responsibility will be to ensure that customers receive the expected high level of service while seizing opportunities to further expand the Foodservice market. Directly reporting to the National Sales Manager, you will be in charge of managing an existing customer portfolio consisting of national contract caterers, hotel and restaurant groups. In addition to overseeing these customers, your role will involve identifying and developing new trading relationships across the Foodservice market. To excel in this role, a robust commercial acumen is essential, enabling you to skilfully negotiate contracts, Joint Business Plans, and trade promotions, while also delivering budget and forecast reports.

Responsibilities

provide first-class service and effective account management; ensure customers receive the expected high level of service while seizing opportunities to further expand the Foodservice market; manage an existing customer portfolio consisting of national contract caterers, hotel and restaurant groups; identify and develop new trading relationships across the Foodservice market; negotiate contracts, Joint Business Plans, and trade promotions; deliver budget and forecast reports

Requirements

proven track record in developing sales and cultivating strong customer relationships within a foodservice account management role; exposure to foodservice end user customers, including national contract caterers, hotel & restaurant groups; genuine passion for premium food products; solid understanding of multi-temperature and multi-site distribution; exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; strong organizational skills; collaborative team-player attitude; motivation and enthusiasm to achieve sales

Nice to have

new business focus; background in a large wholesaler

Benefits

Highly competitive salary; £8,000 bonus; company car; pension; 33 days holidays; extra day off on your Birthday