Sales Account Manager

Sales Account Manager Foodservice Industry £30,000 – £33,000 + Bonus + Company Car  Cambridge Are you a traditional Sales Account Manager who enjoys a mix of selling and servicing both new and existing accounts. Our client is a market leader who continues to dominate the foodservice industry. Due to this growth, they are now looking for a proven sales and account management professional to join them on a full time perm basis. The role Managing 250+ existing accounts in your territory Continue to upsell within those accounts 80% account management vs 20% new business Cold calling, face to face selling, networking, picking up lapsed accounts etc Spending 3 days on the road each week attending pre-booked appointments and 2 days in the office planning sales strategies, complete administration, follow up calls etc Hunter mentality, confidence needed to conduct cold calls Selling into a wide spectrum of industries from education, sports, public and private Strong account management skills to deliver world class customer service Previous experience using a CRM Strong administrative skills The candidate Previous experience in foodservice/ hospitality/ catering or similar   Previous sales and account management experience is vital Previous wholesale experience is preferred but not essential Confident individual who enjoys being on the road Solutions orientated person The role suits someone who still has a fire in their belly for new business Hunter mentality required to ensure no stone is left unturned Strong communication skills both written and verbal Organised, strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask This role is office based when not in the field Benefits Medical cover Life insurance Generous discounts on products Parking Monthly socials with wider business – these are always lots of fun! Career development Interested? Click ‘Apply’ today