A leading branded food manufacturer with a site based in Manchester is currently seeking a Business Development / Account Executive to join their team on a permanent basis. The main purpose of this role is to manage and develop relationships with regional and national food service distributors to promote the brand and ensure growth of the channel. The Business Development / Account Executive will report in to the Senior National Account Manager.

As a field based position, you must have a full UK drivers licence to be considered for this role.

The successful Business Development / Account Executive will ideally have previous experience in food manufacturing, food retail or food wholesale however strong B2B consumer goods experience will also be considered. You will be passionate and enthusiastic to develop your sales career using strong relationship building skills whilst using your own initiative to develop sales.

Key responsibilities of the Business Development / Account Executive

Full responsibility of your own portfolio of customers
Arrange face to face meetings with customers regarding new products and service review
Ensure customers receive all the necessary information and documentation
Take part in promotions events
Identify potential new customers
Provide feedback on marketing programs
Account management: planning, supply chain, NPD, customer service support
Attend weekly and bi monthly sales meetings
Support wider retail / sales teams as required

Application via CV

Business Development / Account Executive (FMCG)
FMCG Branded food
£25,000 - £30,000, car, benefits
Manchester (Field Based)

Scantec Personnel Limited is acting as an employment business and an employment agency. For contract or interim roles (and unless otherwise stated), all pay rates stated are on a Limited Company basis (outside IR35 Determination). Agency PAYE and Umbrella engagement models are also available, which will result in a different pay rate than advertised above.

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