Coffee Sales & Account Manager (Pub Trade)
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Location | The Southeast |
| Area | South East, UK |
| Sector | Sales & Marketing |
| Salary | Up to £50,000 p.a + £20k OTE + car |
| Start Date | |
| Advertiser | Sophie Simmonds |
| Job Ref | SS/86857 |
| Working | Hybrid |
- Description
A global leader in the supply of products and services for domestic kitchens, professional foodservice systems and professional coffee making. Spanning five continents with over 8,000 employees, this is a truly innovative company who constantly take on new perspectives to identify opportunities and turn them into inspiring, innovative solutions.
About the Role:Working within the state-of-the-art professional coffee division, you will be responsible for managing and developing existing accounts specifically within the Pub Trade channel.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone to sell high-end fully automatic coffee machines and work with customers to ensure their expecations are met. Specific duties will include;
- Building and maintaining relationships with new potential clients and existing customers
- New business development & account management
- Understanding customer needs and providing tailored solutions and a first-class service & support
- Working closely with internal departments, ensuring processes are followed, orders fulfilled and client queries handled effectively and professionally
- Developing and managing a sales pipeline, ensuring timely follow-ups and effective communication with prospects
- Staying up to date with industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging technologies in the coffee industry
- Providing regular reports and updates on sales activities, market trends, and customer feedback.
Key Skills/Experience Required:
In order to be considered for the role of Coffee Sales & Account Manager (Pub Trade) you must possess the following;
- Proven and successful experience in business development and/or account management specifically selling food or drink products into the Pub Trade
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with customers
- Self-motivated and results-oriented, with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
- A quick learner with the ability to understand and effectively communicate technical information
- High levels of enthusiasm and eagerness for a new challenge
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong organizational and time management skills.
- Willingness to travel throughout the UK meeting customers and visiting end user sites
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- A full UK driving license
- Live within 2-3 hours of Hertfordshire
Salary/Benefits Information:
Salary of up to £50,000 p.a
Uncapped OTE of circa £20k p.a
25 days annual leave
Car
Laptop, phone
Personal development opportunities
Contact: Sophie Simmonds
Reference: SS/86857
Footnote
If your application is successful we will contact you to discuss the opportunity in more detail, within 48 hours of receiving your application.
Due to the overwhelming Application response we receive through various sources should you not hear from us within one week then please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
