Essential Foods vacancy: Field Area Account Manager – Midlands

Field Area Account Manager - Midlands The post is to be worked on a full-time basis A Company car will be provided as part of the role Competitive salary depending on experience Sales growth-related bonus 28 days annual holiday, including bank holidays Pension contribution and 3 x salary for death in service Please send a current CV and cover letter along with details of current remuneration if applicable and availability to: nb@essentialfoodsgb.co.uk ESSENTIAL FOODS is one of the UK’s fastest-growing independent pet food manufacturers and you’ll be part of a very enthusiastic team that always aims to provide our partners & customers with the very best service and support. Our mission is to improve and prolong the lives of dogs & cats and to make a positive impact on the world around us. Closing Date: 01/03 2023 but may be closed earlier if there are enough applications received; applicants are encour aged to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Essential Foods UK is an Equal Opportunities and Age Positive Employer Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. The Role: This is a field-based role, with daily travel to meet with existing and new Stockist/Retail Partners in the Midlands. Knowledge of the area and customer base is an advantage. Duties include, but are not limited to: To deliver the sales budget for the region by identifying new sales opportunities, sharing New Product Development, and engaging Partners in the range of ESSENTIAL’S product range. • Supporting & educating our Partners to understand how ESSENTIAL FOODS is enabling a unique sales and business proposition. Supporting Partners to train and develop their teams with a wealth of product and merchandising knowledge. To work collaboratively with our UK manager to ensure appropriate new Partner accounts are opened and sales targets delivered. To meet the monthly and annual targets for new Partner account openings. • To drive the increased awareness of ESSENTIAL FOODS in your region To use all of ESSENTIAL FOODS’ internal systems, including CRM, to ensure sustainable growth. The Candidate: Essential: Sales & business focused Retail Field experience, including merchandising skills & an ability to analyse product positioning • Highly organised and able to work independently as well as in a team Effective and efficient communicator Ability to influence, excite and engage with Partners Analyse data to identify new trends and opportunities Build a sustainable and mutually beneficial partnership Become a trusted advisor for your Partners Identify new leads and aim to convert them into Partners Clean driving license