Senior National Account Manager - Foodservice

Edwards & Pearce are delighted to be working exclusively with one of UK’s leading independent food service companies. With strong branding over the last decade and a track record for innovative NPD and bespoke solutions, they are looking to capitalize on their ongoing success by recruiting a Senior National Accounts Manager.

• You will sit alongside the management team with progression opportunities to Director level over a 12‑18 month period for the right candidate.
• You will drive new and existing business opportunities.
• National account management is part of the role, requiring openness to travel.
• You'll nurture and grow an existing account base of food‑service clients across national chains and wholesale channels.
• Contributing with a collaborative approach to developing our product ranges will also be key.

• Proven sales professionals with a high level of account management experience within the food‑service industry.
• Background working for a food‑service food manufacturer or wholesaler is paramount.
• Knowledge of how the wholesale supply chain works with an understanding of the key drivers required to grow sales is essential.
• Strong understanding of end‑user needs, with experience collaborating with internal product development teams, is required.
• Driving licence is essential.
• Direct‑to‑Market experience is highly desirable.
• Willingness to travel.

• Salary:
  Circa £75,000 D.O.E. plus lucrative bonus
• Company car / allowance
• Pension
• Healthcare
• Hybrid working
• Laptop / mobile

Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.