An opportunity for a Key Account Manager to join a market-leading food wholesaler and distributor, you'll focus on developing business across specialised sectors including healthcare, education, pubs, hotels, hospitality and leisure covering the north-east.

Responsibilities of a Key Account Manager:

* To win, retain and develop new customers and grow existing customer share of wallet, including group consortia and regional accounts.

* To maximise the full business potential and cash return.

* To work closely with the telesales teams, category specialists, NAMs and suppliers to create leads

You'll convert customers using strong sales and negotiation skills through the delivery of value-added initiatives and solutions to meet a wide range of customer needs.

You'll bring determination, tenacity and a genuine passion for all things food-related to get in front of hard-to-reach decision makers, and the flexible and results-driven approach required to convert them. This will be backed up with drive and motivation, and the ability to work cohesively within a team whilst using your own capabilities to deliver results through your own actions.

Requirements:

* Field based key account management/new business experience managing a multi-million-pound ledger

* Consultative selling experience

* A track record of exceeding sales revenue and profit targets

* A passion for food

Package:

On offer is a basic salary of £38,500 an OTE of £15 - £18,000, car allowance £6,800, 25 days holiday, contributory pension plus many more corporate benefits