Job Title:
Branded Account ManagerLocation:
London & the South EastSalary : Negotiable, depending on experienceJob Type:
Full time, PermanentWorking Hours:
Monday – Friday 9am – 5.00pmAbout the Company:S&B Herba Foods Ltd source and import rice and grains (and other raw materials) from across the globe to produce a wide range of ingredients to the specification of UK manufacturers and wholesalers. Our core purpose is to ‘Feed the nation and be a place where everyone can reach their full potential’.We have just been awarded the Investors In People standard and are embarking on a new era to attain Silver with our ultimate goal Platinum. In order to do this, we need people that are willing to drive our Goals and Ambitions and continually improve and develop themselves as individuals, with our full support.We are looking to build on our Team of great people by employing individuals that are aligned to our Company Values of; Hungry (driven and ambitious); Can Do attitude (resilient, solution focused); Proactive (forward thinking, strategic) and We Before I (caring for their colleagues/team; collaborative).We have been trading for over 100 years and have a great heritage. Come and join us – it’s a great place to work!About the Role:We are looking to employ a Branded Account Manager to join our Branded Sales team reporting to the Commercial Manager – Branded.To manage and develop your Accounts under your control to maximise all sales opportunitiesTo develop appropriate personal and business relationships with each Account to enhance business development and focus on the improvement of the Company’s trade profile through face-to-face meetingsTo identify areas to cross sell other products in our portfolioDrive expansion into new customers, sectors or geographies, where appropriateCapture customer visits and interactions on CRM portal and use as a reference for customer developmentForecast sales monthly for customers, ensuring appropriate ongoing level of attention is given to variances to budget.Work cross-functionally to deliver excellent customer serviceMonitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs.Participate in the Company’s working capital by assisting with the management of receivables, payables and inventoriesEnsure the Customer & Price File are up to dateThere may be travel required outside of the UK (Europe), so a passport is requiredAbout you:Qualification, Skills & Experience:Great communication skills to demonstrate the ability to build a rapport with Customers and manage the relationship effectivelyPrevious experience in sales and account management (preferably within food and/or ethnic wholesale)Willingness to travel and manage a large geographical territory (London & the South East) with occasional overnight stays.Valid UK driving licenceStrong interpersonal and negotiation skillsAmbitious individual with the drive to produce results and win new businessBenefits:25 days holiday plus bank holidaysEnrol you into the Company Pension Scheme with Scottish WidowsLife AssuranceCompany Car AllowanceCompetitive salary, based on experience and annual bonusPlease click the
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button and to submit your CV and Cover Letter.Candidates with experience of: FMCG Sales Account Executive, BDM, Senior Business Development, B2B, Wholesale Account Manager, Sales Territory Manager, Account Manager, Senior Account Manager, New Business Sales Executive, Field Sales Account Manager, Sales Team Leader may also be considered for this role.
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