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National Account Manager

Talent Guardian
Posted a day ago, valid for a day
Location

Widnes, Cheshire WA8 7NS, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client is a fast-growing UK distributor in the food and drink sectors, seeking a National Account Manager to enhance existing accounts and explore new business opportunities.
  • Candidates should have experience in sales within the food and/or drinks industry, with a passion for relationship-building and commercial growth.
  • The role involves generating leads, managing inquiries, conducting market research, and collaborating with various teams to develop effective strategies.
  • The position offers a salary of £40,000 to £50,000, along with benefits such as a company car or allowance, bonus scheme, and 20 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Applicants should have at least 3 years of relevant experience and be confident communicators, both digitally and in person.
Our client is a fast-growing and innovative UK distributor, operating across multiple food and drink categories. With a diverse portfolio that includes trademarked, licensed, and own-label brands, they supply to a wide range of channels including Discounters, Multiples, Foodservice, Cash & Carry, and Wholesale.They are now seeking a National Account Manager with a strong drive to grow existing accounts and develop new business opportunities.Key Responsibilities:
  • Proactively generate and develop new leads across the convenience, wholesale, and cash & carry channels.
  • Manage incoming enquiries while building a robust pipeline of potential customers.
  • Conduct market research and initiate outreach through email campaigns, social media, and direct contact to engage prospective clients.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with brand owners, offering tailored solutions that highlight the company’s manufacturing capabilities.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Technical, and Operations teams to support the development and execution of effective strategies.
  • Stay up to date with industry trends and market insights to identify new growth opportunities.
What We're Looking For:
  • An experienced sales professional in the food and/or drinks industry.
  • Passionate about building relationships and identifying commercial opportunities.
  • A confident communicator, both digitally and in person.
What’s on Offer:
  • Choice of company car or car allowance
  • Company bonus scheme
  • Company phone and laptop
  • 20 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Additional Christmas closure (given as extra holiday)
  • Opportunity to be part of a growing, forward-thinking business

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.