Key Account Manager

REWARDS: 35K Basic Salary, 45K OTE, Fully Expensed Car/Fuel Card LOCATION : Bristol, Swindon, Reading, London Excellent Key Account Manager role with a Catering supplies specialist THE COMPANY : We are a rapidly growing and progressive organisation with ambitious plans for the forthcoming year. Established in the South West, we have progressed in recent years to become a market leader, not only across this area but also nationally. Our product range comprised of an exceptional one stop shop for all Chef requirements in the areas of light catering equipment and disposables. In addition to providing a comprehensive catalogued range of products we are also able to closely consult with customers to provide bespoke products incorporating their brand. We have demonstrated considerable growth over the last 12 months and are seeking to add further talent to the team to support growth of our account base. THE ROLE: This position is a key role within our commercial structure. The main focus of the position is to Account Manage a portfolio of accounts within the Restaurant, QSR, Leisure, Coffee Shop and contract catering areas of the Foodservice sector. These account have a turnover of circa £1 Million and comprises of 15-20 accounts – but with potential for growth within each account. You will be targeted with financial growth and retention of this account portfolio. On a day to day basis you will fully manage these accounts with responsibility for areas including retendering, introducing new products and maintaining levels of service and operations. Due to the bespoke nature of the role – you will also work closely with the clients to ensure that their brand is fully represented through the packaging in as effective a way possible. This area of the market it constantly evolving – due to new food and consumer trends – which provides the role with a creative angle. The role provides a realistic career trajectory to National Account Manager level which we will work closely with the candidate to achieve within as estimate timescale of 18 months to 2 years. THE APPLICANT. We are seeking to speak to candidates with experience of sales with Foodservice end users, seeking to take a step into Key Account Management. Candidates must have experience of sales within the Foodservice sector. Candidates with experience within catering disposables will be of interest, although we welcome applicants from other foodservice product areas. Candidates must have strong, thorough, account management skills Candidates must be effective team players. This role provides an excellent opportunity for foodservice National Accounts Managers seeking to work for a progressive but regional organisation. Midas Selection Ltd specialises in recruiting Sales and Marketing professionals across the Foodservice sector. Midas Selection Ltd operates as an Employment Agency. All applicants send CVS to paul.haworth@midas-selection.com