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National Account Manager | Plants | Retail | South Coast

Employer
MorePeople
Location
England, Dorset
Salary
£40000 - £45000 per annum + + package
Closing date
20 Jul 2021

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Sector
Sales & Marketing
Job Type
Sales
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

National Account Manager | Plants | Major Retailers | South Coast
Salary: ~£40-45k + package DOE
Are you an experienced commercial professional with a background in supplying major supermarkets? Do you have short-shelf life/fresh produce experience? If so, we'd like to hear from you.

About Our Client
Our client is a leading grower of a variety of crops which they supply to the major retailers and supermarkets. They are family owned and have invested in the latest technology to deliver the best products to their customers. The team are all passionate about horticulture and the products that they grow and sell. They grow a variety of crops and supply seasonal products as well as staples throughout the year. They have strong company values and are focused on growing the business further under their vision.

About the Role
As a result of business expansion, our client is looking for an experienced account manager with a background in the horticulture sector. This role will lead the management of a key supermarket customer(s) focusing on the trends in the market, range of products to offer, packaging, quality, commercial results to form a long term JBP with the customer. You will utilise your experience to drive the commercial relationship with the customer. You will work closely with the team to deliver results and account growth.

The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have a background in horticulture and have solid plant knowledge. You will have experience in managing the relationships with the major UK Supermarkets and retailers and be able to demonstrate your ability to grow an account and form JBP's. You will be a team player and be able to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in when required. As a seasonal business, you can expect to work some weekends at peak periods and be able to start early too. You will be a strong communicator who is comfortable presenting to internal and external stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements
To be considered for this role, as a minimum, you will need to have experience in the commercial horticulture sector, have good plant knowledge and have experience in supply major UK retailers/supermarkets.

Salary
~£40-45k + package DOE

Application Process

The successful applicant will move through a two-stage interview process

How to Apply
If this sounds like you, please apply below. To discuss the role in more detail before submitting your application, please contact Tom Edmondson-Matthews on 01780 480 530 or tom@morepeople.co.uk Job reference TEM13135

Company

MorePeople are a specialist recruitment business for the food, fresh produce, horticulture and agriculture industries. Founded in 2000 by two passionate foodies with vast experience in the industry, we’re a growing team comprising of a mixture of ex-industry professionals and professional recruiters passionate about the sector.

Offering a functional approach to recruitment, we have dedicated expert teams to assist in all roles across a business;

 

  • Commercial
  • NPD
  • Operations
  • Technical
  • Growing
  • Agronomy
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • HR, Admin & IT
  • Rural Surveyors, Land Agents & Estate Managers

​​​​​​​The team are committed to offering the best recruitment service for all professional roles within the sectors in which we operate.

Find out more on our website at www.morepeople.co.uk or call us on 01780 480530.

 

Company info
Website
Telephone
01780 480530
Location
Cherryholt House
Cherryholt Road,
Stamford
Lincolnshire
PE9 2EP
United Kingdom

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