We are always on the look out for talented individuals to join our team, in a wide range of roles.
Account Manager – Foodservice
The Company
Based in Banbury, Silbury are a leading supplier of food ingredients, with 40 years’ experience of supporting food manufacturers and food service businesses across the UK, Ireland and beyond. Renowned for our expertise in tomatoes, oils, fats, pizza sauces and toppings, we supply businesses of all sizes, from artisans, right through to well-known high street names and retail brands. We build long term partnerships with our customers, based on our ability to consistently source and supply ingredients of the highest quality.
Specific Responsibilities
New Business Development
Manage a portfolio of existing customers.
Drive and co-ordinate new and existing sales activity to maximise revenue with new and existing customers.
Agree, review, and maintain customer contracts to ensure cover and compliance.
Monitor and action Silbury’s credit control policy
Collection and analysis of information and provision of conclusions from sales figures and account information
Monitor, control and deliver the relevant budget as agreed with Commercial Controller
Continually review product margins and maintain an overall awareness of sales developments in the sector.
Provide clear sales information to the customer service team.
Agree stock parameters with OLCS to achieve required stock levels to meet customer requirements.
Develop and enrich close contact with key personnel at every level throughout the customer base.
General Account Management- Pricing, Logistics, Complaints, Samples, Reporting etc
Liaise with the Technical team to provide customer base with required information.
Liaise with colleagues in other teams to ensure all cross-sector opportunities are maximised.
General Responsibilities
Attend events, tradeshows and other industry functions as requested.
Comply with the requirements of the Company BRC quality system.
Operate within any agreed company trading policies.
Carry out other functions as requested by management in line with job role.
Competencies
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to influence at every level.
- Ability to work on own initiative, meet deadlines and demonstrate high degrees of organisation.
- Ability to present and analyse data.
- Ability to set, maintain and monitor high standards whilst adopting a professional approach to recognising and exceeding customer expectation.
- Understanding of needs and demands of Accounts and how to maximize opportunities.
- Understanding of the Silbury product range and capabilities
- Commercial Flair- seeing new opportunities utilising your entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen.
- Cheerful character with Energy, Determination and Passion
What do we offer?
- A competitive salary
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Company pension
- Company Car
We are committed to professional and personal development and promoting from within.
Our positive and entrepreneurial culture will bring out the best in you.
Employment Type
Full-time, home based with travel to our Banbury HQ
To Apply
Please send your cv and covering letter via email to our Office Manager, Rachael Ambler. Email: [email protected]
