National Account Manager – Foodservice

Focus Management Consultants; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food business seeks a National Account Manager to engage with Chefs and culinary teams in the foodservice sector. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work with a market leader in innovative food solutions, focusing on relationship building and account management. Ideal candidates will have a Chef background and a passion for the food industry, alongside strong commercial skills.

Qualifications

• Ideally a Chef background with current experience selling food products.
• Ability to manage accounts and present demo food solutions.
• Experience in foodservice channels in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts and build relationships with Chefs.
• Present demo food solutions to clients.
• Travel to customers across the UK.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Presentation skills

Sales flair

Relationship building

Passion for food

Job description

Full Job Description

National Account Manager – Foodservice

Hybrid working - Northwest or Yorkshire, Midlands, Home Counties, or North London

Join this great food business as a National Account Manager to work with Chefs and culinary teams across the foodservice channels.

We are working with an innovative food manufacturing and ingredients business that is looking to add to the team due to an internal promotion. The business is part of a large European food ingredients and finished goods manufacturer. There is great scope to grow and develop your career in a business like this.

The role of National Account Manager is within a UK business unit that is a market leader in innovative food solutions designed by Chefs for Chefs. They have a wide range of products used across all aspects of foodservice, including casual dining/restaurants, pub groups, hospitality, education authorities, and healthcare. The team comprises individuals with culinary backgrounds who are passionate about food trends, providing customer excellence, and building long-lasting relationships across these sectors.

Criteria for success in this role include:

• Ideally a Chef background with current experience selling food products into foodservice channels in the UK
• The ability to work with Chefs to build relationships and manage accounts, as well as present demo food solutions
• A natural passion for the food industry
• Commercial acumen, good presentation skills, and a natural flair for sales
• The ability to travel to customers across all regions in the UK

The role is home-based but would suit someone based in the Northwest, Yorkshire, Midlands, the Home Counties, or North London, due to the locations of the business.

If this role matches your skills, experience, and food passion, please apply today with your CV or contact Abbi to discuss further.