Key Account Manager

The Advocate Group; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice company in the UK seeks a Key Account Manager to manage key accounts and drive sales. The role involves collaborating with restaurants and contract caterers, leveraging a strong understanding of the foodservice market. Candidates should have a proven track record in business development and sharp commercial instincts. This is an exciting chance to shape the future of their expanding foodservice channel with competitive compensation and growth potential.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the UK foodservice market.
• Proven track record winning new business.
• Experience with contract caterers or restaurant groups.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow key accounts across contract caterers & restaurant groups.
• Target new business with a hunter mindset.
• Lead commercials, pricing, and promotions to maximize profit.

Skills

Knowledge of the UK foodservice market

Winning new business

Experience with contract caterers

Commercial instincts

Job description

KAM Foodservice Nationwide £40 45k + Car or Allowance + Bonus

Are you ready to take on a high-impact commercial role with one of the fastest-growing names in the specialist food industry?

We re partnered with a market leader shaking up the UK foodservice scene, with huge wins across HORECA, contract catering, restaurants and wholesale. To supplement their rapid growth, they re creating an additional headcount and looking for a Key Account Manager to take ownership of a diverse customer base, drive sales and help shape the future of their foodservice channel.

The Brand

A household name known for bold flavours, innovation, and rapid growth. With retail success already secured, they re now doubling down on foodservice with ambitious expansion plans. You ll join a values-led, entrepreneurial culture that empowers people to take ownership and deliver results.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Foodservice, you ll:

• Manage and grow key accounts across contract caterers & restaurant groups
• Target new business with a hunter mindset.
• Lead commercials, pricing, and promotions to maximise profit.
• Collaborate with chefs, purchasing, and customer service to deliver standout solutions.

Why Now?

The business has already achieved standout results, with major wins and 10+ new restaurant openings on the horizon. This role has been created as additional headcount to accelerate that momentum you ll be stepping into a channel with huge potential.

What We re Looking For

• Strong knowledge of the UK foodservice market.
• Proven track record winning new business.
• Experience with contract caterers or restaurant groups.
• Sharp commercial instincts and resilience.

If you re a commercial foodie ready to make an impact, we d love to hear from you.

Apply now or send your CV directly to (url removed)