Customer Development Manager - Foodservice

Hampshire Permanent £58,000 - £60,000 per year View Job Description
The Customer Development Manager will join a highly passionate business and team to help them realise their ambitious growth plan. Already an established drinks brand, now ready to expand into Foodservice, HORECA to Away from Home, you'll be instrumental in unlocking new business opportunities.
  • An exciting time to drive the Foodservice channel for a vibrant drinks brand!
  • Play a pivotal sales role in the growth journey of a an exciting drinks brand!

About Our Client

A hugely successful 3rd generation family owned food manufacturer across several categories, prominent within foodservices across the world. Prides themselves on innovation, understanding food trends, working and exploring NPD with their Foodservice partners.

Job Description

Purpose of the Role

You'll own a portfolio of Retail and Foodservice customers and build long term, trusted partnerships that drive growth for both sides. This is a hands on, commercially focused role where you'll create your own business plan, shape customer strategy, and deliver against KPIs across revenue, margin, distribution, and share.

You'll operate with autonomy, but never alone. You'll be surrounded by a supportive, collaborative team all pulling in the same direction.Role Principles

Customer Growth & Strategy

Relationship Building

Commercial Delivery

Internal Collaboration

Execution ExcellenceThis is an exciting and entrepreurial opportunity for a Customer Development Manager looking to be part of and key contributor to a business, team and brand growth journey!

The Successful Applicant

Ideal for a Customer Development Manager who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment - brings energy, curiosity, resilience, and a natural instinct for building relationships. You'll want to be part of a growth journey and a genuine love of getting in front of customers, meeting stakeholders across Foodservice, HORECA, Away from Home through to Leisure and Travel.* A naturally engaging, confident communicator who builds relationships with ease

* Ability to work independently, take initiative, and solve problems

* Strong commercial instincts with some experience in sales, account management, or customer facing roles

* Comfortable using data and insights to build a compelling story

* Strong negotiator with the ability to positively influence outcomesFMCG / Foodservice experience desirable, but if you feel the above fits your skillset and ambition, please also apply!

What's on Offer

  • Competitive base + car allowance
  • Hybrid working pattern - must be able to access Hampshire 2-3 days per week



This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to take on a rewarding role.

Interested? Please apply!

Contact
Michelle McEllin
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6983945
Phone number
+441932264015

Job summary

Job function
Sales
Subsector
FMCG & Consumer
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Hampshire
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Michelle McEllin
Consultant phone
+441932264015
Job reference
JN-032026-6983945