Are you passionate about the food industry and ready to take on a dynamic role in Account Management? Delifrance, a global leader in bakery, viennoiserie, pastry, and savory products, is seeking a talented individual to join our team as a Natioal Account Manager with a focus on the Foodservice Sector. If you're driven, innovative, and ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you!
THE COMPANY:
Delifrance, part of the French cooperative group VIVESCIA, has been crafting bakery delights since 1978. With a passion for bakery, artisan techniques, and high-quality standards, they collaborate closely to deliver the best products to their customers in over 100 countries.
THE ROLE:
🚀 Sales Strategy Development: Devise and implement effective sales strategies to achieve budgeted sales and targets for the account portfolio.
🌐 Market Expansion: Identify and explore new profitable business opportunities within target market sectors and existing business.
📊 Promotional Activity Management: Organise, manage, and monitor promotional activities to support sales strategies, collaborating closely with Channel Development Managers.
🔄 Product Development: Manage New Product Development (NPD) activities within the customer base and collaborate on projects and presentations with Channel Development Managers.
📈 Performance Analysis: Critically evaluate the company's product range within customers to ensure maximum gross margin and provide monthly reports detailing performance and key actions for the month ahead.
🌍 Corporate Social Responsibility: Ensure understanding and sharing of DF CSR policies with the customer base.
🤝 Collaborative Support: Act as a supporting role to Senior National Account Managers as needed.
ABOUT YOU:
🎤 Communication: Excellent presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
💼 Sales Expertise: Strong sales techniques and effective negotiation skills, with experience in sales budgeting and forecasting.
🤔 Analytical Thinking: Good analytical and problem-solving skills, demonstrating the ability to interpret data and information.
🌐 Industry Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of the client, foodservice market, and sector trends.
🚗 Driving Force: Full, valid driving license.
Join Delifrance and be a driving force in shaping the future of the foodservice sector!
INTERESTED?
Express your interest by contacting your Foodchain Contact, or emailing: team@foodchainrecruitment.com. If you are new to Foodchain, you can contact us via LinkedIn or via the below link to discuss further.