At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage national accounts, drive sales growth, and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Company: Join Brakes, the UK's largest foodservice supplier with a passion for food.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, company car or allowance, and excellent benefits.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth in a supportive and diverse environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team that values your ideas and fosters inclusivity.
- Qualifications: Experience in national account management and a customer-centric mindset.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
National Role with travelling to Leeds for meetings. Competitive salary + Bonus + Company Car or car allowance + Excellent Benefits.
About us: We have a great opportunity for someone to develop their career within Brakes Catering Equipment, taking responsibility for a group of national account customers, in a fast-paced, sales-driven business. We are backed by the largest foodservice business globally in Sysco, whose sales last year was $53 billion.
This position will be responsible for developing and guiding the implementation of specific customer account plans; achieving account profitability and sales targets; serving as the primary account contact & providing account leadership to ensure customer satisfaction and long-term continuity of supply.
What you will be doing:
- Full P&L management of a national account portfolio.
- Identify and deliver growth.
- Maintain a high level of customer service, ensuring customer satisfaction and retention, through building strong relationships across all areas of the customer’s business.
- Work with other departments as required to ensure that budgeted sales targets, account profitability, customer satisfaction and retention are achieved across the portfolio.
- Develop and execute strategic joint business plans with your customers.
- Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders and suppliers.
About You: You’ll live and breathe Customer First, with an innovative and agile approach. You’ll enjoy working collaboratively in a team and sharing your ideas. You will be resilient – accepting and learning from mistakes and building future solutions. Naturally, you will embrace an inclusive working environment and be committed to acting with integrity and honesty in everything you do.
Experience in national account role, FMCG experience and a proven track record of delivering results – essential. Demonstrate resilience, tenacity and a strong work ethic. Customer centric mind-set. Enjoy working in a fast-paced sales environment whilst prioritising important tasks and managing time effectively. Have a genuine interest in the hospitality industry and experience preferred but not necessary, of working with catering equipment.
FEED YOUR AMBITION. DELIVER YOUR FUTURE.
Additional Information: At Brakes everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.
Brakes: Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, we are the UK’s largest foodservice supplier. Every day Brakes deliver the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nation’s most famous pubs and restaurants, as well as schools, caterers, care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us, and our 8,000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And we’re growing!
National Account Manager in Leeds employer: Brakes Inc
Brakes is an exceptional employer that champions a culture of inclusivity and personal growth, making it an ideal place for ambitious individuals to thrive in the field of sales. With a competitive salary, uncapped bonus potential, and a commitment to employee development through diverse learning programmes, you will have the opportunity to shape your career while being part of a passionate team dedicated to connecting the world through food. Join us in Southampton, Portsmouth, and Winchester, where your unique talents will be celebrated and valued as we work together to achieve our ambitious growth plans.
