Sales Account Manager (Food)

Details of the offer

This role is fully home-based.
A leading and rapidly expanding privately owned food manufacturer is currently recruiting for a Sales Account Manager / Business Account Manager to grow the UK Sales portfolio, working with the independent trade channel.
This role will support the sales function and maintain an interface throughout the trade market, driving volume and brand recognition.
This role will be home-based with extensive travel.
A full UK driving license is essential, with flexibility to travel UK wide 3-4 days per week plus overnight stays where required.
You'll have a company car and company credit card.
All travel will be fully reimbursed.
This is a new role in the business to manage multiple trade accounts and trade shows/events.
ResponsibilitiesBuild and maintain excellent relationships with current business partners to maintain product range.Work with and support the independent trade channel by providing field sales support, in-store development, and presentation of the full range of products.Produce and work to a journey plan to ensure effective UK coverage.Establish detailed plans with key customers that demonstrate delivery of annual sales targets and ensure their achievement.Undertake product audits and provide details for our marketing department for development, gap analysis, competitor activity, and trade promotional activity.Identify new business opportunities both with existing customers and elsewhere that will positively contribute to the business plan.Be aware of market changes and developments (e.g., competitor activity) that may influence the progress and development of our sales plan.Assist in the trade show programme and at key shows and events.Communicate regularly and as required with the Business Development Manager.Coordinate promotional activity in line with the trade marketing plan.Be the champion of the company brand with all customers and target audiences.RequirementsYou will be an experienced Business Account Manager / Sales Account Manager with a minimum of 2 years' experience in sales and sales development that demonstrates progression and success, ideally within a food brand environment.Proven track record of business acquisition and growth within the independent trade sales in the food sector.An excellent communicator at all levels – inspires confidence in front of all audiences and in all situations (including senior management).Organised with good planning skills, a self-starter, enthusiastic, and able to gain the support of customer and company personnel.Able to travel extensively throughout the UK.Full UK driving licence.To apply, please email your CV application.
Job Info Job Title: Sales Account Manager / Business Account Manager
Company: [Company Name]
Location: Deeside, Flintshire
Posted: [Date]
Closes: Jan 3rd, 2025
Sector: Manufacturing & Surveying
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
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