Key Account Manager

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 /