Junior National Account Manager : Reputable Foodservice Business : Hybrid with National Travel : A GBP 48K + Benefits
My client is a well:established Foodservice business who have a fantastic reputation for their top:quality products and level of service which they provide to a number of different sectors.
They are seeking a Junior National Account Manager to join their team. The business has a growing presence within the care sector, supplying a broad range of solutions to care homes, nursing homes and multi:site care operators. With the care market continuing to present significant opportunities for growth, the successful Junior National Account Manager will be responsible the development of key national and multi:site care accounts, helping to identify opportunities to increase sales, improve customer engagement and strengthen long:term partnerships.
This is the perfect opportunity for a talented and highly driven Business Development Manager, Account Manager or National Account Executive join an exciting business who can match their ambition and offer genuine career progression opportunities.
Responsibilities Include
- Supporting the management and growth of key national and regional care accounts.
- Developing strong relationships with buyers, procurement teams and operational stakeholders.
- Identifying opportunities to increase product penetration, spend and share of customer.
- Supporting customer business reviews, presentations and account plans.
- Assisting with tenders, pricing exercises and commercial negotiations.
- Monitoring sales performance, margins and account profitability.
- Working closely with purchasing, category, marketing, operations and supply chain teams.
- Supporting new business development across the care sector.
- Understanding customer requirements and translating these into commercially compelling solutions.
- Keeping up to date with foodservice, care sector and market trends.
- Producing accurate sales forecasts, reports and pipeline updates.
The Ideal Junior National Account Manager Candidate
- Some experience within foodservice, FMCG, wholesale or B2B sales.
- Strong commercial awareness and numerical ability.
- Excellent communication, presentation and relationship:building skills.
- Confidence dealing with customers and internal stakeholders at different levels.
- A proactive, organised and analytical approach.
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
- A hunger to learn, develop and take ownership of your accounts.
- Full UK driving licence
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