Sales Account Manager - Premium Wholesaler of Seafood

A specialist fine food wholesaler seeks a professional, food-obsessed sales account manager to support their extensive client base among some of London’s top restaurants and hotels.

The role will cover a range of duties including customer support, sales, account management and providing support to the BDM and trying to secure new clients.

Due to the high-end nature of the product, the role will suit an individual who is familiar with high end food service or has a strong personal interest in gastronomy.

TYPE: Permanent, full-time

WORKING HOURS: 7:30am - 4:30pm

SALARY: £28,000 - £34,000

START: ASAP

LOCATION: Billingsgate Market (Office Based)

Sales Account Manager Main Responsibilities

• Provide an impeccable customer service to restaurant managers and Kitchen managers amongst London’s top hotel and restaurant kitchens
• Dealing with customers who will expect a top-quality customer service
• Manage sometime demanding questions relating to orders (cancellations, out of stock, delays etc) with tact, confidence, and eloquence
• Making calls to clients to provide updates on orders, stock availability and also promote daily promotions or deals
• Researching potential customer/clients menus and calling to suggest certain produce they might need

Sales Account Manager Ideal Candidate

• Foodie - strong interest in gastronomy and high-end food service would be a good fit
• Kitchen / restaurant background with strong customer support skills
• Some sales experience would be beneficial (telephone based)
• Energetic and able to work on the job and pick up new tasks quickly

** All applicants for the IT Administrator must have the right to work in the UK as the Company is not able to offer visa support.

If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days.
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