Sales Account Manager

Role Overview & Responsibilities

About Us

Cornish Tea & Cornish Coffee is a leading food service tea and coffee supplier in the South West, producing the majority of our products at our state-of-the-art factory and facilities in Cornwall. With over 10 years in the industry we have a well established network of hotels, cafes, restaurants and shops which are home to our coffee machines and products. Our full in-house team of sales, account managers, engineers and more come together to create outstanding service and deliver great tea and coffee. We have been growing 30%+ year-on-year and are looking for someone to join our team as we continue to grow.

The Position

To promote Cornish Tea & Cornish Coffee to the wider Food Service audience whilst providing our existing customers with an exceptional service in all aspects of the business. There will be a dual focus on developing new business and nurturing existing outlets, you will have a proven track record in this. You will be primarily based on road, with occasional time in the office. We are looking for a candidate with previous experience in a similar role who has familiarity with establishments within Cornwall and Devon.

Key Skills

• A proven track record in sales and a good working knowledge of the food service industry, desirably within Cornwall and Devon.
• A dynamic and highly driven salesperson who understands key account management and new business development, with a proven track record.
• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• A dedicated approach to reporting and time management.
• A desire to learn.
• Barista trained desirable.
• Driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage current customers, maintaining good relationships and helping them to scale.
• Pioneer growth and nurture new leads, actively sourcing new opportunities.
• Build awareness of competitor activity within the designated customer base. Defend against competitor erosion.
• Barista train our customers, providing a high level of detail and understanding.

Benefits

• £25,000 + base salary - negotiable depending on experience.
• Performance bonus to be agreed.
• Company car and fuel card
• Pension scheme

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From £25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company car
• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Liskeard: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Account management: 1 year (preferred)
• sales: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Liskeard