At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage key client relationships and drive sales growth across the UK.
- Company: Join a leading commercial catering solutions provider with a dynamic team.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, company car, and 25 days holiday.
- Other info: Home-based role with exciting travel opportunities and career growth.
- Why this job: Perfect for driven individuals seeking autonomy and variety in their work.
- Qualifications: Sales experience and strong relationship-building skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 35000 £ per year.
Home-based with UK travel | Full-Time, Permanent | Commercial Catering Sector
£32,000 – £35,000 per annum / Mon-Fri, 08:30-17:00 / 25 days holiday / Matched 5% pension / Company Car
A National Account Executive is a field-based sales professional responsible for managing and growing relationships with a portfolio of key clients across the UK. In this role, you will work on behalf of our client — a market-leading commercial catering solutions provider — to retain existing business, identify growth opportunities, and deliver measurable results across multi-site operations. This is an exciting permanent opportunity for a driven sales professional who enjoys autonomy, variety, and the challenge of working with large, complex client accounts.
What does an Account Executive do day to day?
- Manage a defined portfolio of core clients, conducting regular site visits and GAP analysis
- Carry out customer-facing meetings with clear, documented objectives
- Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews with key accounts, producing joint business plans focused on growth
- Develop and implement a structured sales plan to retain existing customers and win new business
- Achieve sales and margin targets, ensuring profitable conversion of contracts and quoted works
- Represent the business at national trade shows, conferences, and networking events
- Monitor customer and internal KPIs, addressing performance proactively
- Work closely with the National Account Manager and wider internal teams
What skills and experience do you need?
Essential:
- Proven customer-facing or external sales experience
- Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good numerical skills and commercial acumen
- IT literate — Excel, Word, and ERP systems
- GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above (or equivalent)
- Full UK driving licence with no more than 3 points
Desirable:
- Experience in the food, foodservice, or commercial catering sector
- Familiarity with CRM systems and PowerPoint
- Experience working with multi-site clients or complex stakeholder structures
- Degree-level education
What is the salary for an Account Executive?
This role offers a salary of £32,000 to £35,000 per annum, depending on experience, along with an excellent benefits package.
Benefits at a glance
- Salary £32,000 – £35,000 per annum depending on experience
- Company car
- Hours Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00
- Holiday 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 additional days
- Pension Matched 5% employer pension contribution
- Perks High street retail discounts and free parking
- Working pattern Home-based with regular UK travel required
We are an equal opportunities employer.
National Account Executive in Redditch employer: Arden Personnel
Join a leading commercial catering solutions provider that values autonomy and offers a dynamic work environment for its National Account Executives. With a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and a matched pension scheme, this role not only provides excellent financial benefits but also fosters professional growth through regular client engagement and strategic planning. Enjoy the flexibility of home-based work while travelling across the UK to build meaningful relationships with key clients in a supportive and inclusive culture.
