Details:
- Salary: £40,000 - 45,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Reading
- Date: 13 hours ago
Description:
Key Account Manager – Foodservice
£100m T.O Business
M4 Corridor
£45,000 + Car Allowance + 25% Bonus
The Advocate Group are proud to be partnered with a fast-growing and highly respected food business as they continue to strengthen their Foodservice presence across the UK.
As part of their continued growth, they are now looking for a commercially driven Key Account Manager to take ownership of the M4 Corridor territory, managing a mix of small chains, regional groups and end-user accounts.
This is a field-led role suited to somebody who enjoys building strong customer relationships, identifying commercial opportunities and driving genuine growth across a territory.
The Role
Reporting into the Foodservice Controller, you will be responsible for both account management and new business development across the region. The role will focus heavily on developing relationships with end users while also managing regional Foodservice customers and smaller chain groups.
You’ll play a key role in driving distribution, increasing visibility and building long-term partnerships across the territory.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and grow existing Foodservice accounts across the M4 Corridor
Develop new business opportunities across small chains and end users
Build strong relationships with chefs, buyers, operators and wholesalers
Deliver commercial growth through increased distribution and account penetration
Work closely with internal teams to support launches, activations and customer plans
Identify opportunities to improve sales performance and market presence
Support pricing, promotional activity and commercial negotiations
Maintain strong visibility within the market through regular customer engagement
About You
Experience within Foodservice sales, account management or business development
Strong understanding of the Foodservice and end-user landscape
Proven ability to build relationships and grow accounts commercially
Comfortable managing both existing business and winning new accounts
Highly organised, proactive and commercially aware
Full UK driving licence required
This is a brilliant opportunity to join a business with strong momentum, genuine market ambition and plenty of headroom for growth across the territory.
For more information or to apply directly, please contact Ellis Mullaney at The Advocate Group