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Job Description

Key Accounts New Business Manager - Home / Field Based

Competitive, Company Car or Car Allowance + Great Benefits

We’re seeking a dynamic and results-oriented New Business Manager with a deep love for food and a strong background in the hospitality industry. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying and securing Corporate and Local accounts, driving sales growth, and building long-term relationships with our clients. Your ability to understand client needs, coupled with your passion for food, will be key in delivering tailored solutions that exceed expectations.

Role responsibility & Key Accountabilities :

• To win Commercial new business, with customers whose fresh food spend ranges from £250,000 -£1M via active prospecting and by managing a pipeline of prospect opportunities.
• To build cross functional relationships with prospect customers on your pipeline so that they see Fresh Direct and Sysco GB as their next supply partner and approach you when looking to review suppliers.
• Achieve and exceed sales and margin targets in line with the Fresh Direct New Business budget.
• To liaise and influence your cross functional matrix team colleagues to deliver high quality tender submissions & business proposals within the guidelines of the approvals and procedures process in place
• To work with the new business implementation team and lead the launch of new business wins.
• To work within the wider Sysco GB group to identify joint opportunities for securing new customers
• To be a proactive member of the Fresh New Business Team by assisting development of business goals, objectives and strategic initiatives, and supporting colleagues as required.

You :

You’ll live and breathe Customer First, with an innovative and agile approach to identify new ideas and methods. You’ll enjoy working collaboratively with a dedicated focus on driving results. You will be resilient – accepting and learning from mistakes and building future solutions. Naturally, you will embrace an inclusive working environment and be committed to acting with integrity and honesty in everything you do.

Required skills and competencies :

Additional Information

At Fresh Direct everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Fresh Direct and we recognise that Fresh Direct can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.

Fresh Direct

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, at Fresh Direct we are dedicated to making life as easy and efficient for the chefs, cooks and caterers we serve across the country. We are the leading specialist supplier of locally and globally sourced fresh produce and dairy across Great Britain, bringing the best of the seasons to chefs’ menus.