National Accounts Controller - Potato Products to Foodservice

PH1956 – Foodservice National Account Controller – Specialist potato Products to wholesale

REWARDS: 75K-95K basic, OTE 115K, Plus Car/Allowance and company benefits

LOCATION: Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, London, Oxford, Leeds, Nottingham

Exciting Foodservice leadership position with an established OOH Manufacturer

THE COMPANY:
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join one of the global market leaders in potato products to the foodservice sector.
We are one of the largest manufacturers of potato products globally and currently hold a significant market share within Europe.
Established for almost 50 years we have continually proved ourselves to have a strong ranged based on competitive pricing but most of all consistently high quality of produce.
Through our European new product development team we are able to implement an innovative approach to the market both in relation to nutrition and current market buying trends.
Our innovative and forward thinking marketing team allow us to effectively promote our brands across all channels, both independently and in partnership with our clients.
We have demonstrated strong success across the Foodservice sector and have ambitious plans to develop further in the next 12 months.


THE ROLE:
This position is a hybrid role involving management of a team but also managing major National Accounts.
The role focuses on managing the strategy and accounts within Wholesale/distribution and Fast Food/QSR channels.
You will directly manage some of the largest accounts nationally with Foodservice wholesale buying groups.
This will involve both implementing partnerships at group head office level and also developing relationships and driving volume via members of these groups.
There will also be responsibility for managing head off relationships with key national accounts across Fast Food and QSR.
The role also has 2 direct reports also managing customers within these channels.
You will be targeted on overall performance of the team and channel.
This is a key role within our organisation, managing the company’s largest channel in the UK and managing some of our largest strategic partners.


THE APPLICANT.
The successful candidate will be an experienced senior sales professional from within the Foodservice/OOH Sector

• Candidates must have a proven track record of sales at National Account level within Foodservice.

• Candidates must have a background in working for a Foodservice manufacturer and working with Foodservice wholesalers and distributors

• Candidates must also have a hands on approach to direct account management.

• Due to the man management aspect of the role, previous experience at man management is advantageous.

• We also welcome applications from Senior NAMS who have not managed TEAMS directly but have excellent knowledge of promoting Foodservice brands via distribution.

Please forward your CV to paul.haworth@midas-selection.com

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