Key Account Manager – Foodservice Wholesale Business - £55K + Benefits
My client is a well-established foodservice wholesale business with a fantastic reputation.
They are currently looking for a Key Account Manager to join their team. The successful Key Account Manager will be responsible for managing and strengthening relationships with a portfolio of key accounts to drive business growth in designated region.
This is the perfect opportunity for a talented and highly driven Key Account Manager to join an exciting business who can match their career ambition and offer genuine progression opportunities.
Responsibilities include:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned key accounts, ensuring client satisfaction and business growth.
- Establish and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key stakeholders, understanding their needs and business challenges.
- Identify opportunities to increase sales within existing accounts and develop strategies to penetrate new accounts within the foodservice sector.
- Lead negotiations for contracts, pricing, and terms, ensuring both company profitability and customer satisfaction.
- Regularly gather feedback from clients to improve service levels, product offerings, and solutions that align with their needs.
- Work closely with internal teams (e.g., supply chain, marketing, finance) to ensure smooth delivery of services and products.
- Monitor account performance, create sales forecasts, and report on key metrics and account health to senior management.
The Ideal Key Account Manager Candidate:
- Have proven Key Account Management sales experience within the Foodservice and FMCG industries.
- Should come with a strong network across the region and have ability to influence at various stakeholder level.
- Have strong sales and negotiation skills, with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
- Have excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with ability to think strategically and solve complex problems.
- MUST be prepared to travel when required.
If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Mikey at COREcruitment dot com / [email protected]