New Business Manager - London, United Kingdom - The People Co

Description

A home based commercial role, managing accounts and developing new business on a national basis.

A global business, with iconic brands, and a rich heritage, this is a leading food/drinks organisation, with a manufacturing presence across the world.

This blue-chip business values providing quality products.

Developing customers within the HoReCa sector on a national basis, this will be a combination of new business development and account management.

Managing a trade customer portal, looking at customers, their buying habits and developing business
Retaining and growing their buying group business, targeting new ones and maximising sales
Attending exhibitions, meeting customers and networking through the company's presence at the events
Dealing with buying teams at the head office level and collaborating with wholesalers to secure new customer relationships

A key part of the role will be new business development, identifying the potential customer and finding the key decision makers after establishing a route to market.

P & L responsibility, price negotiations and promotion management
Experience within account management in a sales/commercial role within the UK Wholesale and Foodservice sectors
A tenacious, self-starter, with a hunger to drive new business
Outstanding networking skills, preferably with established contacts in the industry
This is a home based role but there will be a requirement to travel to visit customers and you will be expected to go to the London office 2 or 3 times a month

To apply, send your CV to our People Consultant, Lisa Fox and she will have a chat with you about the role and your experience.

Only those based in the UK with the legal right to work in the UK need apply.