Key Account Manager - B & I sector

WR Logistics; Exeter; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

WR Logistics is seeking a Key Account Manager for its Foodservice operations, focusing on the B & I sector. The ideal candidate will have a proven history in Sales and Account Management within the foodservice industry, alongside excellent communication and negotiation skills. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and future growth opportunities into a National Account Manager role.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Bonus

25 days holiday

Health Care

Childcare Vouchers

Personal Accident and Life Assurance

Employee Discount

Qualifications

• Proven track record in External Sales / Account Management within Foodservice industry.
• Willingness to travel nationally for client meetings.
• Experience with Foodservice Group Accounts is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage key accounts in the Foodservice / Catering / Hospitality sector.
• Develop major client relationships and drive sales growth.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to clients.

Skills

Sales skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Commercial acumen

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Key Account Manager - Foodservice - B & I Sector

Position Overview: We are seeking a Key Account Manager for a multinational company's core foodservice brand, specifically within the B & I sector.

Requirements:

• Proven track record in External Sales / Account Management within the Foodservice / Catering / Hospitality industry.
• Willingness to operate in a national role with regular travel to meet customers.
• Experience with Foodservice Group Accounts is ESSENTIAL.

This role offers growth potential into a National Account Manager position—are you ambitious?

The Package

• £36K - £38K salary
• Car Allowance
• Bonus
• 25 days holiday
• Health Care
• Childcare Vouchers
• Personal Accident and Life Assurance
• Employee Discount

Requirements

• Excellent track record in major client management and development
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced level), Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Strong commercial acumen and excellent communication skills (verbal, written, presentation)
• Decisive, assertive, persuasive, and motivational with excellent negotiation skills
• Background in Foodservice / Hospitality / Catering

About the Company

'Award-winning multinational and preferred supply partner to over 50,000 customers and 5,000 employees across the UK.'

WR Logistics is the #1 recruitment partner for logistics industry vacancies, recruiting UK-wide for both permanent and contract roles.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.