National Account Manager – Foodservice

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative food business as a National Account Manager, where your culinary background and sales acumen will drive success in the foodservice sector. This hybrid role allows you to work closely with chefs and culinary teams, presenting tailored food solutions and building lasting relationships. With a focus on customer excellence and a passion for food trends, you will play a pivotal role in a market-leading company that values growth and development. If you're ready to make an impact in the food industry, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in selling food products to foodservice channels.
• Background as a Chef preferred for account management.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts and build relationships with chefs in the foodservice sector.
• Present demo food solutions to clients across the UK.

Skills

Sales Skills

Relationship Management

Presentation Skills

Commercial Acumen

Culinary Knowledge

Education

Culinary Degree

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National Account Manager – Foodservice, london

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Client:

Focus Management Consultants

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

National Account Manager – Foodservice

Hybrid working - Northwest or Yorkshire, Midlands, Home Counties or North London

Join this great food business as a National Account Manager to work with Chefs and culinary teams across the foodservice channels.

We are working with an innovative food manufacturing and ingredients business that are looking to add to the team due to an internal promotion. The business are part of a large European food ingredients and finished good manufacturer. As such there is great scope to grow and develop your career in a business like this.

The role of National Account Manager is within a UK business unit who are a market leader of innovative food solutions designed by Chefs for Chefs. They have a wide range of products used across all aspects of foodservice including casual dining/restaurants and pub groups, hospitality, education authorities, and healthcare. The team are made up of people with culinary backgrounds that are passionate about food trends, providing customer excellence, and building long lasting relationships across the sectors.

Criteria for success in this role is…

• Ideally a Chef background with current experience selling food products into foodservice channels in the UK
• The ability to work with Chefs to build relationships and manage accounts but also present a demo food solution
• A natural passion for the food industry
• Commercial acumen, good presentation skills, and a natural flair for sales
• The ability to travel to customers across all regions in the UK

The role is home based but due to the locations of business it would best suit someone based Northwest or Yorkshire, Midlands, Home Counties or North London.

If this role suits your skills, experience and food passion please apply today with your CV or contact Abbi to discuss further.