Foodservice Key Account Manager

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading international producer of frozen potato products as a Key Account Manager in the vibrant foodservice industry. This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your sales skills and culinary passion while working with dynamic accounts in the Fast Food and QSR sectors. You will build lasting relationships, drive product innovation, and contribute to the growth of a market leader. If you're looking to make an impact and grow your career in a forward-thinking environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company Car

24 Days Holiday

Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Experience in selling to Fast Food and QSR channels is preferred.
• Creative mindset to drive new product ideas.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships in the foodservice industry.
• Accountable for profit and loss for your business portfolio.

Skills

Sales in Fast Food/Takeaway

Customer Relationship Management

Creative Problem Solving

Knowledge of Culinary Trends

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Foodservice Key Account Manager, Leeds, West Yorkshire

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Location:

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

Rarely will you find someone who doesn’t enjoy a potato in one of its many forms; mashed, roasted, fried, wedged… its adaptability makes it a staple in kitchens around the globe, offering endless possibilities!

As a salesperson, this is the type of product you want to be working with, right?

It’s your lucky day… Cavendish Maine is privileged to be working exclusively with this leading international producer of frozen potato products for the foodservice industry.

About the Role:

• Do you have fresh ideas and a passion for making an impact in the foodservice industry?
• Do you have a genuine interest in the food industry and a keen understanding of the importance of quality ingredients and culinary innovation?

If so, you will:

• Work as a dynamic and driven Key Account Manager with End User accounts within the Fast Food/Takeaway, QSR, and Wholesale channels in the North of the UK (including Scotland initially).
• Build, nurture, and maintain strong and effective customer relationships, as well as develop new business within current and new accounts.
• Have the opportunity to build a credible and long-term career with a market leader at an exciting time for the business.
• Take accountability for profit and loss for your specific business portfolio.
• Work closely with product management, marketing, and NPD teams to deliver compelling customer-specific propositions on product development.
• Create efficient working relationships with key contacts within each account across the channel, e.g., Chefs, F&B Managers, Owners, etc.

Key Skills/Experience Required:

• Knowledge and experience of selling into the Fast Food/Takeaway & QSR channels is preferred, but other channels will be considered.
• A forward-thinking and innovative approach with a desire to stay updated on industry trends and bring new ideas to customers and the Line Manager.
• A creative mindset to drive new product ideas and customer acquisitions.
• Always seeking new ways to solve problems and offer creative solutions.
• Ideally residing in or near Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Newcastle, etc., to service the northern territory, including Scotland temporarily.

Salary/Benefits:

Basic salary up to £50,000 p.a. (DOE), possibly negotiable, plus car, bonus, 24 days holiday, pension, etc.

Contact:

Reference: SS/92049

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