Job Description
Manage the profitable development of sales with a strong focus on new business development, and management of existing customers, through building broad and deep relationships. You will be the main point of contact for key customers, representing the Company at the highest possible standards
Location: Maldon
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: Enhanced holiday entitlement, company sick pay, life insurance, health cash plans, family friendly policies, EV/ULEV car scheme and cycle to work scheme.
Hours: Full time, permanent
The role:
* Profitably grow sales across new and developing Customers and Channels
* Develop a network of contacts to generate new leads and seek new business opportunities
* Build cross-functional relationships internally and within customers to ensure good service, quality and profitable sales growth.
* Prospect and win new business within agreed scope of targets and profitability.
* Hold regular review meetings with Customers for performance against SLA.
* Contract and service level agreement negotiation.
* General administration to ensure Company records are up to date and accurate.
* Managing internal relationships with Customer Services, Operations, Finance, Purchasing and Transport.
* Manage the collection of market information from customers to ensure we remain competitive on both product range and price and provide feedback to the NPD/Technical Teams.
* Support the development of the Carr’s brand through attendance at exhibitions, retail shows and similar corporate events.
* Support the Technical team in developing new products and processes in response to customer requests/requirement.
* Awareness of competitor & comparative products.
* Create customer files and prepare quotes and contract agreements on the company database.
About you:
* Good working knowledge of MS Office suite, in particular powerpoint and excel.
* Experience of working in a busy Sales/Technical Account environment within the food sector.
* Excellent presentation, relationship building and networking skills.
* Must be self-motivated, professional and well organised.
* An exceptional communicator and negotiator at all levels – oral and written.
* Full UK driving licence.
* A strong work ethic and commercial focus.
* Flexible with working hours as the role involves regular travel.
We manufacture a wide range of flours in some of the most technically advanced mills in the world which ensures the highest level of food safety and brand protection for our customers. We have built our reputation as a world class miller and market leader by establishing close working relationships with our customers. We hold ourselves to uncompromised ethical and legal standards and are proud that our customers and suppliers endorse our reputation for innovation, consistency and partnership.
Why join our team:
* Stability & Growth: We’re a trusted name in the industry with a proud heritage.
* Team Spirit: Friendly, supportive colleagues who value what you bring to the table.
* Opportunities for Everyone: From drivers and engineers to finance and HR—there’s a place for you here.
* Competitive Pay & Benefits: Because your hard work deserves recognition.
Ready to be part of something bigger?
Apply here today and start your journey with Carr's FLour Mills!
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer