This position will be responsible for developing and guiding the implementation of specific customer account plans; achieving account profitability and sales targets; serving as the primary account contact & providing account leadership to ensure customer satisfaction and long-term continuity of supply. Key Activities:

• Full P&L management of a national account portfolios.
• Identify and deliver growth
• Maintain a high level of customer service, ensuring customer satisfaction and retention, through building strong relationships across all areas of the customer's business.
• Work with other departments as required to ensure that budgeted sales targets, account profitability, customer satisfaction and retention are achieved across portfolio.
• Develop and execute strategic joint business plans with your customers.
  
  You'll live and breathe Customer First, with an innovative and agile approach. You'll enjoy working collaboratively in a team and sharing your ideas. You will be resilient - accepting and learning from mistakes and building future solutions. Naturally, you will embrace an inclusive working environment and be committed to acting with integrity and honesty in everything you do.
• Experience in national account role, FMCG experience and a proven track record of delivering results - essential.
• Demonstrate resilience, tenacity and a strong work ethic.
• Customer centric mind-set.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced sales environment whilst prioritising important tasks and managing time effectively.
• Have a genuine interest in the hospitality industry and experience preferred but not necessary, of working with catering equipment.
  
  Employing over 10,000 people, the group supplies a diverse customer base, which includes, independent pubs, restaurants and hotels, schools, hospitals, contract caterers and well-known national chains. Brakes Group has developed a clear customer focus and a strong understanding of the needs of the foodservice sector providing innovative products and services and is committed to improving both the environment and the communities it serves. Brakes Group operates as an equal opportunities employer and we welcome all applications regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, disability, age, political opinions or trade union membership.
Our mission is to be the undisputed market leader that customers want to work with, and people want to work for, whilst our vision is to be our customers' most valued and trusted business partner.

Competitive salary + Bonus + Company Car or car allowance + Excellent Benefits We have a great opportunity for someone to develop their career within Brakes Catering Equipment, taking responsibility for a group of national account customers, in a fast paced, sales driven business. We are backed by the largest foodservice business globally in Sysco, whose sales last year was $53billion.