Job Description

National Account Manager

Salary:

Competitive, plus Car Allowance & Bonus

Working Hours:

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a National Account Manager to join our National Sales team within the food and distribution sector. In this role you will manage and develop a portfolio of existing customer relationships and onboard new clients, whilst identifying and maximising any development opportunities to grow sales value and margin.

Previous account management experience within the Food and /or Distribution Sector would be advantageous.

Accountabilities:

Identify margin growth opportunities and provide commercial rationale and a plan for implementation where appropriate. Maintain and complete all business reporting and customer records within the agreed timeframe. Ensure accounts continue to trade / up trade through the various business tools provided. Cultivate strong relationships with all key influencing contacts within the account portfolio. Identify, plan, develop and review short-, medium- and long-term goals. In collaboration with the other Reynolds central functions (Procurement / Development / Marketing / Operations / Finance), target and convert win-win opportunities to enhance the Reynolds customer experience. Deliver the agreed minimum standards of account management as set by Reynolds. Support the sector team with unit level relationships and related activities. Demonstrate a "can do" attitude whilst being an ambassador for Reynolds. Provide a seamless interface between Reynolds and the customer. Manage time to ensure effective customer communication. Ability to delegate responsibility to Customer Service and Operations where appropriate. Prepare business proposals in conjunction with various Reynolds central functions and the Channel Manager / Channel Controller.

To be successful in your application for the role, you will need to be able to demonstrate the following skills & experience.

Demonstrable knowledge of fresh food and ingredients. Previous account management responsibility within the Food and/or Distribution Sector. Confident presentation skills for conveying ideas and strategies to peer group and business colleagues. Practical understanding of Microsoft Office in particular Excel and PowerPoint. Strong relationship builder, dealing with internal and external stakeholders. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience of working in a people focused environment both face to face and on the telephone.

Benefits:

Car Allowance. Annual Discretionary Bonus. Annual pay reviews. 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays. Group Personal Pension Plan. Retail Discount membership. Health Care Cash Plan membership. Free onsite parking. Further company tailored benefits achieved through service and commitment.

This is a brief outline of the National Account Manager role. For more information or to apply, please click on the link. We look forward to hearing from you!

Reynolds Catering is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.