Key Account Manager, Hybrid working

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Key Account Manager to oversee a significant customer account valued at over £15 million. This role combines account management with the development of new business opportunities within the Foodservice sector. You'll network across various chain customers, ensuring strong relationships while managing pricing and service levels. This position offers hybrid working, allowing you to balance office presence with remote work. If you have a strong background in the Food and Drink sector and are driven to succeed in sales, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience managing large accounts with multi-million P&L is essential.
• Background in the Food and Drink sector, working with Buyers and Chefs.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer relationships focusing on tenders, product pricing, and service levels.
• Oversee one direct report providing administrative and customer support.

Skills

Account Management

Commercial Acumen

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Job description

Job Title: Key Account Manager

This job is now CLOSED – for similar roles, please check the Sales & Marketing function.

We offer a great opportunity to work with chain customers in Casual Dining, managing one large key account, and identifying future growth opportunities.

The role of Key Account Manager is part of a business comprising several subsidiaries across Europe, operating under a major international Group. They are a dedicated provider of innovative food products sold into Retail and Foodservice channels in the UK, Germany, France, and Benelux.

This UK-based role combines Account Management with the development of new business opportunities within a targeted market and customer base. You will manage a large, rapidly growing customer account valued at over £15 million.

Day-to-day responsibilities include managing customer relationships focusing on tenders, product pricing, service levels, and sourcing. You will oversee one direct report providing administrative, logistics, and customer support.

• Network across all chain customers in Foodservice and Out of Home sectors, including Casual Dining, QSR, Pub Groups, and Restaurant Groups.
• Experience managing large accounts with multi-million P&L is essential.
• Background in the Food and Drink sector, working with Buyers, Chefs, and culinary teams, is required.
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Team player with drive and ambition to succeed in sales and customer management.

This position offers hybrid working, requiring presence in the Surrey office three days a week.

Please apply with your CV or contact Abbi directly to discuss this opportunity.