Account Manager Sales (full time) in Leeds

JOB TITLE: Key Account ExecutiveJOB LOCATION: ScotlandFUNCTION: Food SolutionsREPORTS TO: Regional Sales Manager - SCOTLANDBenefits: Matched pension scheme, Annual bonus, 25 days annual holiday, Family friendly policies, Agile working, World-class training, Broad opportunities for career development, Share scheme plan and moreBackground: Operating in over 70 markets around the world, Unilever Food Solutions is the dedicated foodservice business of Unilever. Our portfolio encompasses many of the world's leading food brands including Knorr, Colman's, Hellman's and Marmite. Through combining a world-class product portfolio, knowledge of our customers and investment in our staff, we deliver year-on-year growth through offering chefs and caterers tailored solutions, helping them to expand their business and do what they love. It involves working with customers ranging from Michelin star restaurants, hotels, through to pub chefs and workplace, school or hospital caterers - as well as the wholesalers and cash and carries who service the 'Away from Home' industry. Unilever Away from Home' business is ambitious for growth and for the right individuals, we offer great development opportunities, both within the local business and beyond. Are you passionate about food and passionate about building relationships with customers and offering them solutions based on their needs? Do you want to work with iconic brands? Are you a flexible individual with an entrepreneurial mindset? Regardless of experience or role, we encourage ownership of your career and offer a wealth of opportunities to expand your knowledge and network. We will give you an in-depth induction, including time in our kitchens and will invest in your individual career aspirations and development needs through our numerous training opportunities. Our working culture embraces diversity and acknowledges that work is an activity and not a place and encourages all employees to balance the entirety of their life commitments. As such we offer generous family-friendly policies (including parental, elderly care and enhanced maternity/paternity leave) and agile working is the norm, facilitated by up-to-date technology. As a Key Account Executive, you will join a talented group of people who are always willing to go that extra mile for their customers. The purpose of the Key Account Executive is more than just selling products. You would be expected to deliver growth by opening new accounts within your agreed territory within the 'Away from Home' market. You will need to meet your volume and financial targets and deliver excellent service to your customersWithin this role you may be asked to spend time off your territory if a specific target / product needs support in other high footfall areas. Responsibilities: Win new business whilst retaining existing business within your defined geographical territory (SCOTLAND)Expand customer base to reach more customers and drive product penetrationImplement customer business plans aligned to Unilever strategy & customer needsUse internal systems as the basis for all customer investment and activity decisionsDaily completion of activities, opportunities & risks within CRM systemAnalyze sales data to drive product distribution. Attend and network at external industry forums to drive new business opportunitiesQualifications and Experience: Degree level preferable, Education to A level or International EquivalentExperience in the Food Service desirable but not essentialPreferred experience in end user sales / distributive accountsKey Competencies: Strong organizational skills, including diary and administration managementAbility to work independently & with a teamStrong IT skills, particularly in MS Office suite. Customer contacts across all levelsMD / Finance Director / Marketing / Operation Managers / ChefsSales Controller / Distributive Sales Reps / National Account Managers, Sales Director, Culinary & Marketing TeamsSTANDARDS OF LEADERSHIP:Purpose & Service - enabling yourself & your people to find purpose and meaning in workPersonal Mastery - manage your own mood and motivations and those of the people around usAgility – challenge, reinvent, explore & learn new (micro-) skills to unlock opportunitiesBusiness Acumen - passion for & understanding how businesses operate in our connected worldTalent Catalyst – invest time into 'always-on'-development to unlock the power of our peopleConsumer Love - obsessively bringing the voice of the consumer into everything we doPassion for High Performance – eagerness, extra energy & commitment to make a differenceKEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:New Business WinsDelivery of annual individual goal plan (OKR), to be defined in discussion with your Line ManagerDelivery of Sales TargetsCompletion of all required admin – including, CRM system, Customer invoices, data approval letters, pricing forms and any other business requestsADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Occasional national travel and overnights requiredTime off territory when required to drive products in other high footfall locationsFull manual driving license requiredAd hoc attendance at Team Meetings (UK)SummaryLocation: Leeds Office and R&DType: Full time