Strategic Key Account Manager - North East | Car & Bonus

apetito; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food supplier is seeking a Key Account Manager to manage sales in the North East area, specifically around Sheffield/Leeds. This role focuses on generating business growth by promoting high-quality food solutions to schools and other educational institutions. The ideal candidate will have proven sales success, consultative sales experience, and strong relationship management skills. The position offers competitive salary, company car, and various benefits, including a bonus scheme, pension plan, and holiday benefits.

Benefits

Company car

25 days holiday

Competitive annual bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee benefits via Perkbox

Qualifications

• Proven experience of achieving and exceeding sales targets.
• Strong account relationship management skills.
• Good communication skills and numerical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business growth across Key Accounts.
• Develop and execute lead-generation strategies.
• Maintain sales growth in accordance with strategic targets.
• Work alongside Retention Managers to expand customer base.

Skills

Proven experience of achieving sales targets

Consultative, solutions-led sales experience

Strong commercial experience

Objections handling

Account relationship management

High standard of business communication skills

Networking experience

Education

Good GCSE (or equivalent)

Degree qualified

Job description

A leading food supplier is seeking a Key Account Manager to manage sales in the North East area, specifically around Sheffield/Leeds. This role focuses on generating business growth by promoting high-quality food solutions to schools and other educational institutions. The ideal candidate will have proven sales success, consultative sales experience, and strong relationship management skills. The position offers competitive salary, company car, and various benefits, including a bonus scheme, pension plan, and holiday benefits.