Senior National Account Manager

Senior National Account Manager - Foodservice

Hybrid

£60,000 + 25% Bonus + Car

Do you want to lead and develop a high-performing sales team in a dynamic foodservice environment?

Are you an experienced sales leader with a proven track record in FMCG foodservice and wholesale sales?

The Advocate Group are currently representing a leading foodservice brand in the UK & Ireland.

We are looking for a Senior National Account Manager to drive continuous growth through the profitable sales of products and services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and grow an agreed portfolio of key customers including Brakes, Bidfood, Buying Groups and Wholesalers
• Lead and develop a team of Key & Territory Sales Managers to drive performance.
• Negotiate trading terms with wholesale, cash & carry, and foodservice accounts.
• Develop and execute annual joint business plans with key customers.
• Implement pricing strategies to ensure profitability and business growth.
• Monitor and manage the annual budget while providing long-term sales forecasts.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the foodservice sector.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to sales colleagues to achieve targets.

About You:

• Proven success in managing and negotiating with Foodservice wholesale & cash & carry groups.
• Strong commercial, leadership, and negotiation skills.
• Experience in trade marketing, promotions, and sales strategy.
• Highly analytical with the ability to identify business growth opportunities.
• Results-driven, enthusiastic, and able to work to tight deadlines.
• A strong people manager, capable of motivating a high-performing sales team.
• Strategic Leader Ability to build and execute commercial sales strategies.
• Commercially Driven Focused on achieving revenue and profitability targets.
• Results-Oriented Tenacious, proactive, and motivated to exceed expectations.
• Influential Negotiator Skilled in developing strong client relationships.

If this opportunity sounds like a great fit for you, we d love to hear from you!

Please get in touch with Sam or click Apply Now to be considered for this vacancy.

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