Job Overview
We are seeking an account manager to join our sales and marketing team working for a successful wholesale company based south of Norwich. Your new role will play a vital part in our growth plans and will help ensure the continued success of the business.
You will maximise and profitably grow revenue through managing and growing existing customer portfolio, prospecting and converting new business opportunities, whist championing the company’s values and vision for growth and setting the standard of excellence within our operating sector.
About the company
Lakeside Food Group was established in 1989 and is situated in the beautiful grounds of Ketteringham Hall. We are a significant player in the food distribution market with a reputation for quality, innovation and integrity with a strong team based and working across the UK, EU and Asia.
Lakeside is passionate about what it does and appreciates the value of a happy and motivated workforce. We are looking for those who can align with:
· Being customer focused
· Being committed to Quality
· Being driven and innovative
· Being environmentally responsible
· Being empowered
· Being ethical and transparent
If you are interested in working for a company committed to a culture of professionalism, growth, integrity, positivity and innovation, we would love to hear from you.
We offer successful candidates a supportive working environment, hybrid working at least 2 days in the office per week, free parking onsite, competitive salary and bonuses (depending on the success of the company).
Responsibilities:
- Daily management of customer accounts and creating new opportunities
- Monitoring sales data and identifying trends
- Managing the full sales journey, from initial engagement to final negotiation
- Provide strategic and innovative thinking to create new opportunities to expand listed product ranges within current accounts
- Tenacious and proactive approach to seeking new opportunities for sales to increase profitable growth
- Analyse sales data to identify risks and opportunities
- Forecasting and monthly budget reporting
- Interpreting customer briefs, liaising with all departments to ensure participation in briefs/tender submissions meet customer expectations
- Leading sales pitched to customers
- Negotiating with customers to close deals swiftly
- Delivering exceptional and proactive customer service
We are looking for someone who has :
- Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Positive, proactive and energetic approach
- Passion for food and FMCG experience (preferred)
- Strong customer service skills
- Confident negotiation and relationship building ability
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, with advanced Excel proficiency essential (data analysis, reporting, forecasting)
To apply
Please send your CV to the HR Manager via email to [email protected]
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £42,000.00-£52,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Account management: 1 year (preferred)
- sales: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
