Field-Based Key Account Manager, Foodservice Growth

Savona Foodservice Limited; Barking; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Discounted or free food

Free parking

Life insurance

On-site parking

Non-contributory Cash Plan Scheme

Job summary

Savona Foodservice Limited is seeking a proactive Key Account Manager to lead field sales, manage existing accounts, and secure new business. The role focuses on exceeding sales and margin targets and building strong customer relationships in the South of England.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with proven account management experience in the foodservice sector and a track record of driving growth through strategic prospecting.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of account management and prospecting new accounts within the foodservice sector.
• Catering product knowledge and understanding of the leisure and hospitality industry.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to influence across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales and margin targets
• Win & retain profitable new business
• Tenders opportunities that arise
• Retain and grow existing customer sales and margins
• Ensure regular customer contact to achieve outstanding customer service
• Work with internal departments and suppliers to maximise sales, margins and product knowledge
• Ensure all relevant administrative and reporting requirements are fulfilled within deadlines set

Skills

Account management

Negotiation

Relationship building

Prospecting

Sales-focused

Job description

Savona Foodservice Limited is seeking a proactive Key Account Manager to lead field sales, manage existing accounts, and secure new business. The role focuses on exceeding sales and margin targets and building strong customer relationships in the South of England.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with proven account management experience in the foodservice sector and a track record of driving growth through strategic prospecting.