Foodservice National Account Manager – Position now fulfilled

Homebased

Company

Part of the privately owned Le Duff Group, Bridor is a leading supplier of premium continental pastries, bread and patisserie. The parent company, Le Duff Group, operate across 120 countries worldwide owning over 1600 bakeries and restaurants under brands such as Brioche Doree, Del Arte, Kamps and La Madeleine. Through organic growth and acquisition, the Le Duff group has doubled over the last 5 years.

Established in Brittany, France, in 1988, the business has become a recognised supplier to the retail, hotel, restaurant, end-user and travel sectors. Bridor has built a unique reputation in the world of gastronomy with its Le Notre range, used by some of the best chefs in the world, and is also a partner of prestigious events such as the Bocuse d’Or and the Roux Scholarship.

Bridor represents a €1bn share of their parent company, within the UK have successfully traded premium quality products with high-end customers across the Retail and Foodservice channels for over 20 years. Following strong growth and future growth plans both globally and within the UK, Bridor are looking to appoint a Foodservice National Account Manager to support future business growth.

Role

At the heart of this role is a focus on first class service and account management, something which Bridor prides itself on and attributes its success to. As National Account Manager, it will be your responsibility to ensure customers receive this high level of service expected, whilst maximising the opportunities to develop the Foodservice market further.

Reporting directly into the National Foodservice Controller, you will be responsible for an existing customer portfolio of National High Street Coffee Shops, Hotel and Restaurant Groups. In addition to the management of these customers, you will be tasked with identifying and developing new business target within the Foodservice sector.

To be successful in this role you will need to possess a strong commercial acumen to effectively negotiate contracts, JBP’s and trade promotions, along with delivering budget and forecast reports. You will have a passion for food, understanding new trends, developing NPD ideas, so experience working with product development teams in the past is an advantage.

Requirements

The successful candidate for this position will have a proven track record of developing sales and building strong customer relationships within a Foodservice account management position.

Exposure to Foodservice End User customers within either a branded or private label food or drink environment is essential as well as possessing a real passion for premium food products. You will have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills in order to build relationships internally and with your customers. You will be a well organised team player with the drive, motivation and enthusiasm to achieve sales and delivering success for Bridor.

Location – This is a home based role with frequent travel to customers, the ideal candidate will be based in the South East of England

Benefits – Salary dependent upon experience, company car, 20% bonus, pension 10% (employer), healthcare, laptop & mobile phone.

Should you have experience as outlined above, please apply below or contact with our retained consultant Aidan at FMCG Selection on aidan@fmcgselection.co.uk or 01943 667280. Please note all applications will be forwarded to FMCG Selection.