National Account Manager – Foodservice

£50-55,000 Basic, Lucrative Bonus, Company Car + Benefits

Exciting national account management opportunity in the Foodservice sector.

Company

• Well established and highly reputable
• Very strong in supplying Contract Caterers, Hotels, Restaurants, Gastropubs, Pubs and general hospitality
• Innovative and expanding product range

Role

• Manage a portfolio of foodservice national accounts
• Accounts cover a variety of channels – major contract caterers, hotel groups, restaurant groups, pub groups, visitor attractions, holiday parks etc.
• Full NAM responsibility incorporating joint business planning, relationship development, head office contract negotiations, promotional strategies, and working with grass‑roots salespeople to ensure effective product pull‑through
• Classic account management of key/national foodservice accounts and developing new business with major foodservice accounts
• Outstanding career development opportunities within a diverse and rapidly expanding food business

Person

• Proven Foodservice Key or National Account Manager
• Strong experience dealing with major foodservice end‑user accounts at head office/senior level
• Experience with any food category, especially desserts or bakery
• Experience working with grass‑roots salespeople to ensure effective product pull‑through
• Strategic management of existing accounts with an eye for new business opportunities
• Background in Foodservice Manufacturing or Foodservice Wholesale acceptable
• Very hands‑on, self‑directed, comfortable working in an SME where autonomy and broad involvement are required
• Based in the South East or M4 corridor area

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