Key Account Manager (Food)(45k / Car)

Job Description

Salary/ Benefits
£39,000 - £43,000 basic salary + 15% bonus scheme and company car

The Client
VANRATH are pleased to be working with an industry leading retail and foodservice provider in Ireland who are looking to recruit a Key Account Manager to play an integral part of their continued growth strategy.

This client is a fast growing business in the UK and supply frozen further processed poultry and seafood products into both foodservice and retail.

The Role

With a small base of existing customers in the region we are seeking someone comfortable in both hunting for business while also developing relationships with existing customers to drive sales and territory forward.

  • Develop sales with new and existing customers - Food Wholesalers, Cash & Carry, frozen food distributors, manufacturers etc.
  • Identifying and developing new business opportunities, including new clients and new products
  • Regular customer/potential customer meetings (face to face)
  • Attend Trade shows
  • Achieving sales targets and profit margins, in line with company expectations

The Ideal Candidate

  • Experience in the UK food wholesale market.
  • Account management or business development experience within Food or FMCG.
  • Product knowledge of various seafoods.
  • Strong IT skills - Excel/PowerPoint/Word.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • Excellent time management and planning skills.
  • Organised and the ability to prioritise own workload.
  • Strong network of Wholesale contacts in the UK
  • Strong commercial awareness.
  • Have a full, clean driving licence.

Some positive candidate feedback we've received-

''Excellent recruitment service. VANRATH helped me secure a new role within days of first contact and the team couldn't be more helpful and responsive since I began my new position. Would highly recommend that anyone looking for employment registers with VANRATH as they are head and shoulders above other agencies that I have dealt with.

''I very much enjoyed my experience with VANRATH. They were great to work with, very friendly and efficient and streamlined everything for me so I had the least amount of stress as I went in for interviews. Looking forward to starting in my new role!''

''Had a great experience with Vanrath. Being new to Northern Ireland, they made me feel very welcome. The team provided lots of tips and support for job opportunities. Would thoroughly recommend the Vanrath team!''