Regional Account Manager - Fresh Produce to Foodservice

Recruiter
Midas Selection Ltd
Location
Norwich
Salary
26000.00 - 30000.00 GBP Annual + Benefits: 32000
Posted
19 Jan 2017
Closes
03 Feb 2017
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Sales Distribution Executive - Branded ambient Foodservice solutions

REWARDS: 28-32K Basic Salary 34K OTE, Company Car

Excellent opportunity with a market leading, globally recognised foodservice manufacturer

THE COMPANY:
We are a dedicated foodservice division within one the largest foodservice manufacturers both in the UK and globally. We manufacturer many of the world's leading brands including many held in high regard within the foodservice sector. We specialise in a product range providing culinary back of house (BOH) and retail front of house (FOH) solutions that allow foodservice customers to grow their business.

In the dynamic and innovative area of Foodservice, we have strong reach into international and national chain accounts together with a strong presence across independent, single unit outlets.
However, a gap has been identified in reaching regional chains, and these offer an important area of growth for the foodservice division.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has proven success in a customer executive role, is looking to make the next step towards national account management.

THE ROLE:
This position is a key role with our organisation and involved interfacing with our wholesale partners.
You will be responsible for introducing new products to our wholesale partners and implementing promotions.
This will involve investing time with telesales department and field sales executives within these foodservice distributors.
You will work autonomously and plan your own journey plan, and work closely with our marketing team in order to produce engaging and effective strategies with your clients.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with some of the strongest foodservice brands in the UK and help support our growth in the foodservice channel.

THE APPLICANT.
We are ideally seeking to speak to proven sales professionals with experience selling into the foodservice and catering sector.
- Candidates must be able to demonstrate a proven track record in sales at Head Chef or contract catering manager level.
- Experience working for a foodservice brand and selling via the foodservice wholesale channel will prove advantageous.
- Candidates must have strong business development skills and drive to achieve new business.
- A background working for a foodservice food manufacturer or wholesaler is preferable although candidates with a strong sales background in other sectors and a passion for foodservice will also be considered.
- Candidates must be driven, energetic sales professionals able to plan and implement their own journey plan.

This role provides an excellent opportunity for foodservice candidates seeking to further their career with a genuine foodservice brand leader.

LOCATION:
Bournemouth, Southampton, Crawley, Brighton, Croydon, Guildford, Reading

Midas Selection Ltd specialises in recruiting Sales, Marketing and Executive level professionals into the Foodservice industry.
Midas Selection Ltd operates as an Employment Agency.

All applicants send CVS to [Email address removed]