Job Ref: 214262996

Date: 2021-07-22 14:32:40

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An Account Manager (Foundation Food & Industry UK & Ireland) opportunity has arisen to join one of the world’s leading international FMCG’s, operating in over 100 countries. My Client offers its customers a wide range of solutions in the fields of food, nutrition, pharma and other industrial sectors.  Thanks to the diversity of its jobs and its international scope, my Client is able to offer ongoing personal development and exciting career opportunities.

As the successful Account Manager for Foundation Food & Industry, your job role will involve customer sales, account and interaction management. You will be responsible for delivering and exceeding sales, profit targets through prospecting and leveraging on business development opportunities.

Primary products:  glucose syrups, liquid sorbitol, dextrose, vital wheat gluten, native starches

Main sectors:  confectionary, beverages, baking and biscuits, fermentation, breweries, plasterboard, toothpaste

Customers:  Large multinationals, well-known UK brands

Required attributes, skills & experience;

Educated to degree level with proven successful international sales & customer account management experience from a similar role
Sound knowledge of UK Food & Industrial market (Confectionary, Beverage, Fermentation)
Understanding of vital wheat gluten market
Knowledge on the use of starch derivatives and competitive products (other than starches)
Knowledge of agro-commodities markets and understanding of risk management and hedging mechanisms would be advantageous
Able to detect value added applications & drive them to sales
Food technology experience would be beneficial but not essential
Exceptional sales and negotiation skills with a proven ability to prospect new customers and create new business
Entrepreneurial self-starter mindset, agile and able to build relationships and manage customers
Successful experience of managing a diverse range of customers, products and applications
Able to get insights with proactive relationships with the Customer Base
Confident, articulate and influential communication skills, with English as mother tongue.  Other languages especially French advantageous but not mandatory
Strong systems and computer skills including Microsoft Excel
This unique opportunity will be permanently working from home, with the requirement of international travel (when legally permitted to do so) to meet colleagues and customers.

Interviews to take place ASAP – apply today for immediate consideration.

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