Role Details

The Client:

• A premium F&B manufacturer with a globally recognisable brand
• Passionate, family owned and on an awesome growth journey
• Pioneers of sustainable and ethical business, not because its fashionable but because its RIGHT!
• Are the most ethical global manufacturer in their category
• And are looking for a Lead Account Manager lead a team on Foodservice

The Role:

• They have made huge inroads to the UK market since launch and want to continue the success
• With awesome growth, they’re looking for a Lead Account Manager to take responsibility for their Foodservice/End User channel
• Your customer base will include Premium HORECA customers as well as large distributors and wholesale
• As Lead Account Manager you will manage a team of 5 direct reports
• You will own the full commercial plan and P&L for the channel working closely with the Sales Director
• This business is all about collaboration and team effort and this role is not an ivory tower leadership role but one for someone hungry, passionate and a team player
• Has a realistic and achievable development plan in place to grow into a Head of Channel role within the next 18 months

Ideal Candidate:

• Be an established NAM or Senior National Account Manager in foodservice
• Have a demonstrable track record of real performance and success within foodservice (experience managing both wholesaler / contract caterer and/or end user accounts preferred).
• A large proportion of their team have come from premium drinks backgrounds, but they are open on category background
• Must understand branded products.
• Could be taking a step up into their first leadership role or looking for something more exciting
• Must be highly commercial!
• An inquisitive thinker, customer manager, innovative in your approach to customer development and engaging in your communication to the trade
• Ready to take on a challenge that will really push the boundaries of your expertise

Please send your CV using the form on this page, quoting reference 13/16776/7. Confidentiality assured.

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