Job Description

Salary/ Benefits
In order to attract the very best talent on the market a highly generous and competitive remuneration package is on offer. In addition to this the role also comes with a range of fantastic benefits.
The Client
VANRATH are pleased to be working with an industry leading Meat Manufacturer who looking to recruit a Key Account Manager to play an integral part of our continued growth strategy.
The Role

• Primarily responsible for managing customer accounts in a responsive and professional manner
• Act as the primary relationship manager for customers, responding to the needs of the customer via email, phone and face to face meetings
• Building relationships and growing sales for the benefit of the Company
• Support planning and forecasting with exposure to all aspects of commercial requirements
• Developing business through profitable trading opportunities and being an integral part in the plans to achieve considerable growth and profit.
• Development & implementation of JBPs for key customers
• Attending client meetings, and carrying out sales presentations as required
• Preparation and presentation of reports
• Maintaining an awareness of company products & processes as well as an awareness of product trends across the wider industry
• Supporting and developing sales team
• Managing a large e-commerce account as well as a smaller account.

The Ideal Candidate

• Educated to at least A Level or equivalent, with a relevant third level qualification being an advantage
• Professional individual, who is passionate about food and seeking to enhance skills further in a dynamic account management role
• Direct experience of trading FMCG to multiple retailers with a clear understanding of UK and Ireland and European grocery markets, retailer profiles and proposition
• Previous experience within a food manufacturing environment where essentially you have worked and built a strong understanding of this type of business.
• First class presentation and communication skills are crucial, with the ability to be at ease developing effective working relationships
• Numerical and analytical skills as well as a high level of computer literacy in order to achieve ambitious targets
• High level of people management skills, ability to prioritise own workload, work under pressure to tight deadlines and a determined team player.
• Experience in communicating with both internal and external business stakeholders to complete projects and business briefs

• Willing to be flexible and travel at short notice
• Good levels of commercial and business acumen and considered decision-making
• Access to transport as travel to customer and other company sites is an essential part of the role.

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