Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent Location: Home-based with regular UK travel
Salary: £32,000 – £35,000 per annum (DOE)
Hours: Monday to Friday, core hours 08:30–17:00 (some flexibility for travel, trade shows and client events)
Package Highlights
10% performance bonus on top of basic salary
Company car
25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy up to 5 more)
Matched 5% employer pension
High street retail discounts
Free parking
Summary
We're recruiting a National Account Executive on behalf of our client, a market-leading commercial catering solutions provider, for a permanent, field-based sales role covering accounts across the UK. You'll manage and grow a portfolio of key national accounts, run Quarterly Business Reviews, and deliver measurable growth across multi-site operations — backed by a strong package including a company car, performance bonus, and genuine career development.
This is a strong fit for a driven B2B sales or account management professional — ideally with food, foodservice, or commercial catering experience — who wants autonomy, variety, and a real career path managing complex client accounts.
What You'll Be Doing
Account Management & Client Relationships
Manage a defined portfolio of core clients, conducting regular site visits and GAP analysis
Carry out customer-facing meetings with clear, documented objectives
Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with key accounts, producing joint business plans focused on growth
Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across multi-site, complex client structures
Sales Planning & Delivery
Develop and implement a structured sales plan to retain existing customers and win new business
Achieve sales and margin targets, ensuring profitable conversion of contracts and quoted works
Monitor customer and internal KPIs, addressing performance proactively
Representation & Collaboration
Represent the business at national trade shows, conferences, and networking events
Work closely with the National Account Manager and wider internal teams (operations, marketing, finance)
What We're Looking For
Essential:
Proven customer-facing or external sales experience
Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good numerical skills and commercial acumen
IT literate — Excel, Word, and ERP systems
Full UK driving licence with no more than 3 points
Desirable:
Experience in the food, foodservice, or commercial catering sector
Familiarity with CRM systems and PowerPoint
Experience working with multi-site clients or complex stakeholder structures
GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above (or equivalent), or degree-level education
Why This Role
Alongside a competitive basic salary, this role comes with a performance bonus, a company car, and one of the stronger benefits packages we see at this level — 25+ days holiday (with the option to buy more), a matched 5% pension, retail discounts, and free parking. It's a genuine opportunity to step into national account management with autonomy, variety, and a clear path to grow into a more senior account role.
This role suits:
Field sales professionals ready to step up to national account level
Foodservice / commercial catering sales specialists
B2B Account Managers looking for a home-based role with a company car
Candidates who enjoy autonomy, travel, and managing complex, multi-site relationships
How to Apply
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Salary description
£32000.00 - £35000.00 per year