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Key Account Manager

Corecruitment International
Posted a month ago, valid for 3 days
Location

Blackburn, Lancashire BB1, England

Salary

£55,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Key Account Manager position is available with a leading food supplier in a hybrid role based in the North West, requiring regular travel across the UK.
  • The salary for this role is £55K plus benefits, and candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of account management experience in Foodservice, Buying Groups, and Hospitality.
  • Responsibilities include driving growth, developing strategic account plans, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance customer solutions.
  • The ideal candidate should possess strong negotiation skills, a proven track record in winning key accounts, and excellent communication abilities.
  • A full UK driving licence is required, and interested applicants are encouraged to apply or send their CV to Mikey at COREcruitment.

Key Account Manager - Leading Food Supplier – Hybrid (North West Office and Regular UK Travel) - £55K + Benefits

My client is a well-established foodservice distribution business who have a brilliant reputation for supplying top quality produce to their customers across various sectors.

They are seeking a Key Account Manager to join their sales team. The successful Key Account Manager will be responsible for driving growth, expanding market share and developing partnerships with a portfolio of Foodservice, Buying Groups and Hospitality accounts.

This is the perfect role for a high performing Sales Manager or Key Account Manager looking to join a reputable business who can offer greater responsibility and exposure, in order to progress their career.

Responsibilities include:

  • Account Management: Build and nurture strong relationships with key Foodservice, Buying Groups and Hospitality accounts to maximize opportunities for growth.
  • Strategic Planning: Develop and implement tailored account plans to meet customer needs and achieve company objectives.
  • Revenue Growth: Drive sales growth through identifying opportunities, negotiating contracts, and delivering on financial targets.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, product development, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless delivery of customer-specific solutions.
  • Market Insight: Stay ahead of industry trends and consumer preferences to offer innovative solutions that resonate with customers.
  • Performance Tracking: Monitor account performance, analyse sales data, and prepare regular reports for internal stakeholders.

The Ideal Key Account Manager Candidate:

  • Must have a minimum of 3 years' account management experience managing Foodservice, Buying Groups and Hospitality Key Accounts.
  • Must have strong negotiation skills and be able to demonstrate delivering results.
  • Must have a track record of winning key accounts and maintaining strong relationships.
  • Strong communication skills, be self-motivated, results-driven, and passionate about the food industry.
  • Have a structured approach with a clear view on hitting targets.
  • Must have a full UK driving licence.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Mikey at COREcruitment dot com /

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