Account Director- B&I

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Account Director to lead operations at a prestigious media site in London. This role involves ensuring exceptional food and service standards while managing client relationships and financial performance. The successful candidate will collaborate with various teams to enhance service offerings and drive business growth. The company values personal development and offers a range of benefits, making this an exciting opportunity for a driven professional looking to make an impact.

Benefits

Private medical and eye care

Personal development and training

Wellbeing programs

Family support

Social events

Professional subscriptions

Long service awards

High street discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in account management and client relations.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food and service standards across London locations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients to meet targets.
• Achieve financial targets and monitor performance.

Skills

Relationship Management

Financial Analysis

Team Management

Sales Strategy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Related Field

Job description

Job Title: Account Director

Location: London

Rate of Pay: £60,000 per annum + amazing benefits

Working Pattern: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday

About Gather & Gather

We are one of the UK & Ireland's most distinctive workplace catering companies, passionate about great food and coffee, and dedicated to putting our employees and customers at the heart of everything we do. We are currently recruiting an Account Director to oversee operations at a high-end media site.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

1. Food and Service Development:
   • Ensure consistent delivery of food and service standards across all London locations.
   • Support the Group Manager in setting expectations and maintaining high standards.
   • Review and improve service and food offerings, providing feedback and implementing necessary changes.
   • Collaborate with the CPU on menus, marketing strategies, and communication.
2. Relationship Management:
   • Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients.
   • Conduct regular review meetings with the Group Manager and clients to ensure targets are met.
3. Finance:
   • Achieve financial targets within the budget.
   • Identify strategies to address budget shortfalls.
   • Monitor costs and interpret financial systems to measure performance.
4. Team Management and Development:
   • Support structured communication and team development.
   • Ensure compliance with health, hygiene, quality, and safety standards.
   • Provide performance management and training to team members.
   • Manage staff turnover and sickness trends.
5. Sales:
   • Collaborate on business plans to identify improvement opportunities.
   • Work with sales and creative teams to enhance site exposure.

What’s in it for you?

Gather & Gather offers a range of benefits and development opportunities, including:

• Personal development and training
• Private medical and eye care
• Wellbeing programs, including Employee Assistance Programme and salary finance
• Family support
• Social events and leadership communication
• Professional subscriptions and recognition schemes
• Long service awards and high street discounts