Title:

Regional Account Manager

Location:

Merseyside

Salary:

GBP 18,000 to GBP 23,000 per year (+ bonus + car)

Description:

With such a passion for food, and enthusiasm from its employees, its no wonder our Client is the UKs leadingfoodservice distributor and experiencing growth every year. It is this growth that has meant our Client is now in need oflike-minded individuals who are ready for a challenge and want to share in our Clients success.Our Clients success was recognised in 2003 being voted as one of The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies To Work For 2003.Were confident that you will enjoy being part of our Clients business.They are currently seeking a Regional Account Manager who will link in with their depot in Merseyside. Reporting into aField Sales Manager you will form part of the sales team but with the specific role of developing large independentaccounts, securing new business and working closely with suppliers.You will manage a portfolio of independent accounts whilst supporting and working closely with a team of Terrority SalesManagers who each have their own terrority to manage.You will be required to achieve targeted growth and need accounts target sand develop and grow your existing account tbase by selling in new products, specific promotions and developing menus and new ideas. You will also give both businessand product presentations, planning and attending exhibitions and generally supporting the Field Sales Manager.Skills:Your previous sales / business development experience (ideally, but not essentially in this sector) will have given youthe opportunity to develop superb communication and presentation skills both of which will be essential for this role.Confident, analytical and always with an eye on the bottom line, youll be the guiding force behind the development andstrategy to gain new Key Account business. You will need to be incredibly organised, able to prioritise workloads and thekind of person who remembers to dot every i and cross every t.A natural confident communicator and negotiator you must understand what it takes to deliver a quality service tobusiness customers and be capable of forging your own sales plans. You should also possess sound numeracy skills.You will need to be tenacious, extremely motivated and able to demonstrate at least two three years sales / businessdevelopment experience in a similar role.The job will involve regular driving which may incur mileage in excess of 18000 miles per annum. In order to effectivelycarry out all the required duties, it is anticipated that you will on occasions need to work hours in excess of thenormal working day, together with an occasional overnight stay away from home.Benefits are impressive including a competitive salary, bonuses, car, 25 days holiday, pension, healthcare cash plan,childcare vouchers and personal accident and life assurance cover, not to mention real career progression prospects.Note:To be employed in the United Kingdom you need to have all proper documentation which allows you the legal right to workin the UK. It is also illegal to employ anyone in the UK without the proper authorisation. Please do not apply for thisjob if your status is not appropriate.Services advertised by rpc Search and Selection, a Division of Resource Planning Consultants Ltd are those of anEmployment Agency and / or Employment Business as defined under The Conduct of Employment Agencies and EmploymentBusinesses Regulations 2003.