Job Description

The Role

The Foodservice Account Manager will work as part of a team who are focused on maintaining relationships and developing sales with current own brand label customers and securing contracts with new customers. To achieve this the post holder must have a sound knowledge of the Company's products and play a key role in the development and launch of new products.

Key Responsibilities

Managing sales to customers as designated by the Commercial Director and other Company Directors. Proactively contacting customers to maintain a high level of service, whilst identifying and exploiting opportunities for profitable growth. Maintaining current sales contacts Generating sales to existing customers. Securing new customers. Keeping accurate records. Developing and implementing key sales, promotional strategies and joint business plans with customers. Negotiating prices. Introducing new products. Developing new business opportunities. Contributing to the overall commercial strategy and growth of the business. Supporting and actively promoting brand integrity and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by ensuring there is engagement and communication between teams, customers and suppliers that continually drives improvement. Undertaking tasks as directed by the Directors and/or Senior Managers.

Skills/Personal Attributes

Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills. A passion for delivering results and the drive to exceed expectations. A team player. Self-motivated and a strong commitment to personal development. Professional approach and attitude.

Experience

An interest in the food industry is essential. Previous experience of working within the food industry would be advantageous.

Hours of Work

Hours of work will be from 8.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday.

Apply Now

If you're interested in this opportunity and would like to be considered, please upload your CV to this job post. If you have any questions or need more information, don't hesitate to get in touch with:



craig.russell@thistleseafoods.com