National Account Manager
Ref: AS9404745
London, UK
£45,000
- Permanent
- Foodservice Account Growth
- Ambient Food And Bakery
- Customer Relationship Management
About the candidate
An accomplished account management professional with a strong background in the foodservice sector, particularly across ambient food and bakery products. They bring a confident, customer-first approach and are experienced in managing key client relationships with chefs, operators and senior stakeholders.
Commercially sharp and well-organised, they have balanced account growth with new business development across hospitality, restaurants and wider foodservice channels. They are now looking for a permanent National Account Manager opportunity where they can continue driving growth, retention and profitability.
What makes them great?
- Proven sales growth: Delivered around 30% annual sales growth across a varied foodservice customer base through strong relationship management and clear account planning.
- Strong revenue impact: Achieved approximately 20% revenue growth within the first year in a hospitality-focused territory by improving product placement and visibility.
- Customer-led approach: Builds trusted relationships with chefs, operators and senior stakeholders, using feedback and market insight to support product launches and improve service.
Areas of expertise
- Foodservice account management: Experienced in managing diverse customer portfolios across hospitality, restaurants and operator-led environments.
- New business development: Skilled at identifying prospects, engaging decision-makers and converting opportunities into long-term customers.
- Commercial growth planning: Confident in building tailored account strategies that improve retention, satisfaction and revenue performance.