We are a privately owned, wholesale bakery manufacturer proudly supplying the UK and European Foodservice and Retail markets. A one-stop bakery supply partner, offering an extensive range of quality, handcrafted products. As we continue to grow and expand our presence in the market, we are seeking a motivated, hands-on National Account Manager who can work autonomously managing existing business and developing new opportunities within the Foodservice sector - specifically wholesale, contract caterers, education, healthcare and travel & leisure.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a National Account Manager to join an entrepreneurial, fast-growing business where your input truly matters. Working within a lean structure, you’ll be more than just an account manager—you’ll be a total business manager. From owning your own reporting and planning to implementing and improving processes, you’ll be hands-on and actively involved in shaping both the commercial strategy and the wider business. This role is Home/Field Based with national travel and target to be at our Head Office in Exhall, Coventry one day per week.
Managing and developing regional and national accounts across the Foodservice Industry
Working with the Head of Foodservice and leadership team to develop and execute the plan and brand strategy with existing and new foodservice accounts
Increase distribution and visibility of the branded portfolio within account base
Develop new business within the account base via new listings in addition to execution of new account opportunities
Responsible for the delivery of internal targets with focus on profitable growth for allocated accounts
Promotional plan implementation in line with strategy and customer plan
Understand commercial impact – Pricing, Promotions, Investment, Trading Terms
Negotiate trading terms, pricing, range reset opportunities, JBP’s and cost increase where relevant
Collaborate with internal teams with focus on account objectives
Provide clear internal and external analysis of reports with focus on performance
Strong commercial skills
Good presentation skills and time management
Experience with ambient and frozen food products (bakery experience preferred but not mandatory).
Team player (sales team and wider business team)
Ability to work flexible with UK wide Travel
We kindly ask that all applicants apply directly via LinkedIn, as we are not seeking recruitment agency support at this time.