National Account Manager - Food Service

C; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of ready meals is seeking a National Account Manager to maximize sales in the foodservice sector. The role involves managing key accounts, driving business development, and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong sales background and experience in the foodservice or FMCG sectors.

Benefits

Competitive Package

Flexible Working

Meaningful Impact

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing key or national accounts in foodservice or FMCG.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with major national accounts.
• Drive business development by exploring new sectors.
• Deliver presentations and proposals to win contracts.

Skills

Sales

Account Management

Business Development

Job description

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Can you open doors and maximise sales opportunities in the foodservice sector?

If you're commercially sharp, passionate about food, and have a track record of strategic account growth, we want to talk to you.

Our client is a leading manufacturer of ready meals, primarily catering to the education sector. With a cutting-edge, custom-built facility rated A by BRC, they deliver premium quality products.

They are now seeking an experienced and proactive National Account Manager to join their dynamic commercial team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Own and develop relationships with major national accounts, ensuring satisfaction, loyalty, and growth.
2. Analyse client performance data to uncover opportunities for upselling, new products, and bespoke solutions.
3. Drive business development by exploring new sectors, products, and partnership opportunities.
4. Deliver engaging presentations and commercial proposals to win and retain major contracts.
5. Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, NPD, and sales to deliver integrated customer solutions.
6. Maintain accurate records and reports to support decision-making and track progress.
7. Lead contract reviews and head office negotiations to maximise financial performance.
8. Support and mentor regional sales colleagues to deliver consistency and resolve challenges.

Who We're Looking For

A seasoned commercial or sales professional with significant experience managing key or national accounts, ideally in foodservice or FMCG.

Why Join Our Client?

• Competitive Package: An OTE of £55 - £60,000 plus benefits recognising your expertise.
• Flexible Working: Benefit from a family-friendly environment allowing for a better work-life balance.
• Meaningful Impact: Play a key role in driving innovation and bringing premium quality meals to the market.

Ready to Make a Difference? This is your opportunity to join an industry leader, where your strategic marketing skills can make a real impact. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Location: National coverage, ideally based north of Birmingham and south of Scotland.

For a confidential discussion, please send your CV to Gary Simpson.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development

Industries

• Marketing Services