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Account manager – Food Manufacturers

This business is a leading international supplier, producer and distributor of food ingredient products who have grown an amazing reputation, team and brand within the market and supply customers in Food Manufacturing, Retail, Foodservice and Wholesale.

The team is hugely passionate and energetic with a strong set of international operations and businesses.

A new opportunity has arisen based in their UK operation to join as an Account Manager to handle, manage and develop their Food Manufacturing customers. This business has an outstanding track record of developing and retaining talent.

ROLE

As an Account Manager, you will be responsible for managing client accounts and fostering strong relationships to drive business growth. Your role will involve analysing sales data, communicating with clients, and demonstrating leadership to achieve sales targets.

A SNAPSHOT OF THE ROLE

* Develop and qualify commercial opportunities, chase referrals and prepare and action strategies to grow revenue and customers

* Develop forecasting accuracy and help build and develop customer databases

* Plan and conduct direct marketing activities

* Develop and make presentations of company products and services to current and potential clients

* Conduct product training

* Perform quality checks on product and service delivery

* Participate in sales events

* Monitor competitors, market conditions and product development

THE CANDIDATE

* You will have some proven track record in food sales

* Commercial experience with food products required

* A natural ability to develop and grow relationships and accounts

* A confident and competent presenter well organised with an ability to work under pressure, and work to targets and deadlines

* Excellent communication and presentation skills

* Strong analytical skills

* Good planning and organisational skills, with strong focus on rigorous execution

* Good interpersonal and communications skills

* Excellent networking skills

* An interest and passion food is required

The Package

* Full-time, Permanent,

* Salary up to £50,000 – depending on experience

* Benefits Package