National Account Manager – Hotels, Restaurants and Travel

London | £50,000 – £55,000
We are partnering with an established food business that is scaling its presence across some of the most exciting channels in the market, and they need a talented National Account Manager to win and grow business across hotel groups, premium restaurant chains and the airline and cruise sector.
This role is all about landing and developing high value national accounts. You will be dealing with sophisticated buyers, building relationships at a senior level and delivering tailored commercial solutions that win the business and keep it.
What you will be doing:

• Winning new national accounts across hotel chains, high end restaurant groups and the airline and cruise line sector
• Managing and growing a portfolio of key strategic customers
• Building relationships with senior buyers and decision makers
• Developing joint business plans, negotiating terms and delivering against volume and margin targets
• Working cross functionally with marketing, NPD and supply to bring the right proposition to each customer

What we are looking for:

• A strong national account management background, ideally within food or drink
• Experience selling into hotels, restaurant chains, travel or hospitality is a real advantage
• A polished, credible operator who is comfortable in front of premium and demanding customers
• Commercially astute, with solid negotiation and account planning skills
• Full UK driving licence

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a high profile portfolio within a business that is genuinely investing in its future.
For a confidential conversation, get in touch.