Overview
Role – The National Account Executive will focus on supporting and developing hotel and key account customers. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven candidate looking to step into a customer-facing national account role, managing relationships, supporting growth plans and identifying opportunities to increase distribution across a premium frozen bakery portfolio. Target customers and key account opportunities could include some of the UK’s leading hotel groups and operators, such as Hilton, Accor, IHG, Marriott, Premier Inn / Whitbread and Travelodge.
Responsibilities
- Support and develop hotel and key account customers, managing relationships and contributing to growth plans.
- Identify opportunities to increase distribution across a premium frozen bakery portfolio.
- Engage with target customers, including major hotel groups and operators, to drive account development and sales.
Qualifications
- Experience in foodservice sales, account management or business development, ideally with exposure to hotels, hospitality, premium foodservice or bakery-led categories.
- Experience within frozen bakery, bread, pastries, cakes, desserts or savoury bakery is highly advantageous; strong foodservice knowledge and a proactive commercial approach are most important.
- Candidates must be based close to London, with the ability to travel to customers and the office when required.
Package & Benefits
The package includes a basic salary of £45,000 to £50,000 depending on experience, company car, bonus / commission and benefits.
How to apply
To apply or find out more, please contact Aidan Goodall at FMCG Selection on 01943 667280 or via aidan@fmcgselection.co.uk.
National Account Executive - Hotels employer: FMCG Selection
FMCG Selection is an exceptional employer for those looking to transition from the kitchen to a commercial role in the vibrant hospitality sector. With a competitive salary of up to £34,000, a company car, and 33 days of holiday, employees enjoy a supportive work culture that values passion for food and fosters professional growth through meaningful relationships with clients across Oxford, Cambridge, and North London. This unique opportunity allows you to leverage your culinary expertise while working with a leading supplier of premium desserts, making it a rewarding career choice for food enthusiasts.
