Account Manager

Holdsworth Foods; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food distribution is seeking a dynamic Account Manager to drive sales and expand their customer base in the Peterborough area. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, where you will develop new business and strengthen existing accounts through innovative marketing and exceptional service. With a focus on meeting sales targets and profit margins, you will represent a diverse product range while enjoying a performance-based bonus and a comprehensive healthcare plan. If you are passionate about food trends and thrive in a sales-driven environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

Healthcare cash plan

Employee assistance program

Death-in-service benefit

Company pension

Qualifications

• Proven success in meeting and exceeding sales targets.
• Minimum two years’ experience in Foodservice sales or Food Catering.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business and strengthen existing accounts.
• Ensure efficient territory coverage to meet sales goals.
• Maintain accurate customer records and monitor account status.

Skills

Sales Target Achievement

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Computer Proficiency

Multi-tasking

Education

Experience in Foodservice Sales

Job description

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Holdsworth Foods is a leading food distribution business known for exceptional service and high-quality products. We are seeking a dynamic, results-driven, and service-oriented Account Manager to join our team as we continue to grow.

The Role

This role involves opening new accounts, building the customer base, and ensuring sales across our product range to meet targets and profit margins. The position covers the Peterborough and Northampton area, requiring regular travel and occasional depot visits for team meetings.

1. Develop new business and strengthen existing accounts through new products, marketing, and promotions.
2. Ensure efficient territory coverage to meet sales and profit goals.
3. Represent the full product range, pricing, and discounts confidently.
4. Plan daily activities to maximize customer visits and route profitability.
5. Maintain accurate customer records, including sales history.
6. Monitor account credit status and liaise with Accounts as needed.
7. Report on competitor activity and market intelligence.
8. Maintain strong communication with the Tele Sales team.
9. Handle ad-hoc tasks such as attending exhibitions, resolving customer complaints, and supporting projects.

Personal Specification

• Proven success in consistently meeting and exceeding sales targets in a sales-driven environment.
• Minimum two years’ experience in Foodservice sales or Food Catering.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in computer skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Interest in food and food trends.

What’s in it for you:

• Performance-based bonus for your success
• Healthcare cash plan and employee assistance program
• Death-in-service benefit
• Company pension

A bit more about us

Holdsworth Foods is a family-owned wholesale supplier specializing in frozen, chilled, and ambient goods for the catering industry. With over 50 years of experience, we serve various clients including local authorities, hospitals, schools, pub groups, restaurants, and cafes. Our operations include warehousing and distribution across ten UK sites, with two catering butchery facilities. We pride ourselves on exceptional service and customer satisfaction.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales, Administrative, and Customer Service

Industries

• Food and Beverage Services
• Wholesale Food and Beverage