Key Account Manager

Key Account Manager – Home-based - North England

£Competitive + attractive bonus, company car or car allowance & home-based contract

Are you looking to enhance you career within Key Accounts?

Are you passionate about a career within Sales and want to work in a fast-growing food service business? This role could be for you.

We want to challenge the current norms of Supplier and customer relationships for the better – it needs to be so much more than price. You will pride yourself on building and leveraging strong customer relationships through effectively partnering with your customers to understand their plans for growth, adding value, offering a wide range of practical solutions and products.

What you will be doing;

• Delivering consistent growth across a portfolio of Key Account customers.
• Owning and delivering against agreed Joint Business plans with Key Customers.
• Liaise directly with key stakeholders to ensure implementation of account plans.
• Responsible for price review implementation acting as a consultant and market experts for your customers.
• Understand competitor activity & proposals, ensuring you are always offering your customers the best local and national solutions.
• Comprehensive record keeping via Salesforce.

What we are looking for;

• Good commercial acumen with the ability to deal with numbers.
• Demonstratable experience of delivering against targets.
• Ideally come from an Account Management/ Sales background.
• Proven ability to build strong long-lasting relationships.
• First rate communication and presentation skills both verbal and written.
• Strong IT skills – PowerPoint and Excel.

In return we offer a competitive base salary along with bonus potential, a home- based contract, company car, additional holiday purchase options to top up your annual leave and award- winning products at virtually cost price.

We’re not just looking for a good fit, we want people who help to make us even better. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. We don’t want you to ‘fit’ our culture, we want you to define it. Bring your whole self to work. #BelongAtBrakes.

At Brakes everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you. 

Brakes

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, we are the UK’s largest foodservice supplier. Every day Brakes deliver the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nation’s most famous pubs and restaurants, as well as schools, caterers, care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us, and our 8,000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And we’re growing!