Key Account Executive
Ref: AS5143362
Leeds, England
£55,000
- Permanent
- Food Service Sales
- Account Management
- Business Development
About the candidate
A driven sales professional with a strong background in account management, business development and customer service within the food service sector. They have experience supporting a varied client base, from premium hospitality venues through to institutional catering environments, with a clear focus on understanding customer needs and building long-term relationships.
They bring a proactive and energetic approach to sales, backed by strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities across a busy regional territory. Available to start in 2 weeks, they are well suited to a permanent opportunity where they can support growth, strengthen customer retention and contribute to a commercially focused team.
What makes them great?
- Proven Growth Delivery: Successfully expanded a customer base by around 30% over two years within a regional food service environment.
- Commercially Focused: Has developed and delivered strategic sales plans that supported revenue growth and improved regional market share.
- Relationship Builder: Able to work closely with a diverse customer base, using market insight and customer feedback to shape effective sales approaches.
Areas of expertise
- Account Management: Experienced in managing key food service accounts, maintaining strong client relationships and tailoring solutions to meet customer requirements.
- Business Development: Confident in identifying new opportunities, increasing product penetration and supporting sales growth across regional territories.
- Customer-Centric Sales: Strong grounding in customer service, with a practical understanding of client communication, issue resolution and service-led selling.