Key Account Manager - Foodservice and Catering Equipment

Key Account Manager - Foodservice & Catering Equipment

Location

Swansea, South Wales | UK Travel

Contract

Permanent | Full Time

Salary

Competitive Package + Company Car + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Key Account Manager, Business Development Manager or Technical Sales professional with a proven ability to develop strategic customer relationships and identify new commercial opportunities?

We're recruiting on behalf of an established, market-leading manufacturer within the commercial equipment sector, offering an exciting opportunity to manage and develop some of the business's largest and most valuable customer accounts.

This is a commercially focused role combining strategic account management, relationship development and new business growth. You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact, working closely with customers and internal teams to deliver tailored solutions and drive long-term commercial success.

The Role

As Key Account Manager, you'll take ownership of key customer relationships, ensuring exceptional service while proactively identifying opportunities to increase sales and develop existing accounts.

Key responsibilities include

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Managing and developing relationships with major customers across the foodservice and catering sectors.

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Identifying and converting new business opportunities within existing and prospective accounts.

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Driving account growth through proactive relationship management and commercial development.

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Managing the full sales cycle, including enquiries, quotations, negotiations and order completion.

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Working collaboratively with internal departments to deliver customer requirements and projects successfully.

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Conducting regular face-to-face customer meetings across the UK.

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Representing the business at industry exhibitions, events and customer meetings.

About You

We're looking for a commercially driven sales professional who enjoys building relationships, identifying opportunities and delivering results.

You'll ideally bring

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Proven experience in Key Account Management, Business Development or Technical Sales.

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A successful track record of managing and developing B2B customer relationships.

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Strong commercial awareness, negotiation and relationship-building skills.

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The ability to identify opportunities, develop accounts and generate additional revenue.

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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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A proactive, customer-focused approach.

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Willingness to travel throughout the UK.

Experience selling capital equipment within the foodservice, commercial catering or related equipment sectors would be a distinct advantage. However, candidates with relevant transferable B2B technical sales experience are also encouraged to apply.

What's on Offer?

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Competitive salary package, dependent on experience.

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Company car.

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25 days' annual leave.

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Company pension scheme and life assurance.

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Electric car scheme.

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Discounted gym membership.

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Employee assistance programme.

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The opportunity to work with an established, market-leading manufacturer.

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A supportive and collaborative working environment with opportunities to make a genuine commercial impact.

Interested? Let's Talk!

If you're an experienced sales professional looking for your next opportunity, I'd love to hear from you.

For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact

Rachel Sheehy | Permanent Recruitment Partner

Vibe Recruit

Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.