Key Account Manager - commercial kitchen equipment / catering equipment
Area: M62 Corridor
The role of Key Account Manager
* This is a field based role covering the north (with the majority of the account base being located around the M62 corridor).
* Representing a true market leader and manufacturer of high-quality / premium commercial kitchen equipment, you will be tasked with managing relationships with catering distributors, dealers i.e. Nisbets, Bunzl, C&C, Vision Catering ScoMac etc & Catering project fit-out houses.
* The role is approx. 70% account management vs business development.
* As Key Account Manager, you will deal with Owners, Project Managers, Equipment Buyers, Procurement and Project Leads within the hospitality and contract catering sector.
* You will work as part of a collaborative team that will support you from a customer service, after-sales, customer delivery perspective.
* You will have some involvement with National Accounts.
* Create and submit quotations to clients, managing pricing strategy and annual re-negotiations.
The company hiring a Key Account Manager
Join a market-leading company at the forefront of innovation in catering capital equipment. Renowned for its award-winning technology and sustainable solutions, this forward-thinking business partners with leading brands and culinary professionals to deliver cutting-edge equipment that optimizes performance and minimizes waste. Their products are designed to meet the highest standards of efficiency, reliability, and precision, making them a trusted name in the industry.
With a strong emphasis on quality and customer satisfaction, the company fosters a culture of creativity and excellence. Their solutions empower businesses to elevate their operations while contributing to a greener future. Be part of a passionate team that drives innovation and helps shape the future of catering equipment on a global scale.
The person for the Key Account Manager
* A background in sales within the foodservice or HORECA sector
* You must have sold into catering distributors / dealers or worked for a catering distribution business in a field sales capacity.
The package on offer for the Key Account Manager
* £45,000 basic - negotiable
* £15K-17K bonus - 90% of team achieve this.
* Hybrid company car
* Stakeholder pension
Ref: CPJ1646