National Account Manager – Specialist potato Products to Foodservice

PH1971 – National Account Manager – Specialist potato Products to Foodservice

REWARDS: 50K-58K basic, OTE 60K, Plus company car and company benefits

LOCATION

London, Oxford, Southampton, Bristol, Reading, Birmingham

Excellent opportunity for a candidate to work as a NAM with a leading Foodservice brand

THE COMPANY:

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join one of the global market leaders in potato products to the foodservice sector.

We are one of the largest manufacturers of potato products globally and currently hold a significant market share within Europe.

Established for almost 50 years we have continually proved ourselves to have a strong ranged based on competitive pricing but most of all consistently high quality of produce.

Through our European new product development team we are able to implement an innovative approach to the market both in relation to nutrition and current market buying trends.

Our innovative and forward thinking marketing team allow us to effectively promote our brands across all channels, both independently and in partnership with our clients.

We have demonstrated strong success across the Foodservice sector and have ambitious plans to develop further in the next 12 months.

THE ROLE:

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a leading manufacturer developing business with our target Foodservice end users and also some strategic wholesalers.

The role has split functions – with part of the role involving the management of 15-20 existing Key Account level accounts in this area.

These accounts generally fall within the category of QSR and casual dining and can be large one site or chain operators.

Due to the nature of developing major end user foodservice business you will also work closely with Foodservice wholesalers to develop relationships and further listings.

This sector of foodservice is currently flourishing and we expect to see continued growth within the next 12 months.

You will also be responsible for developing new business in this area and liaising at buyer level to ascertain the key diary points for menu changes and decisions on new suppliers and opportunities to promote our products.

THE APPLICANT.

The successful candidate will be an experienced sales professional from within the Foodservice/OOH Sector.

• Candidates must have a proven track record of sales within the Foodservice sector.
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• Experience of developing business with Foodservice end users is essential.
• Candidates can be from a Foodservice wholesale or Foodservice Manufacturer background.
• Candidates are preferred to be of NAM or KAM level but we will also consider candidates operating in a Regional role seeking for the next step into Key Accounts and working for a manufacturer.

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