National Account Manager, Food Service

Job description / Role

We have roles available for a strong Sales Account Managers who constantly strive for success and are currently working within the foodservice sector in the UAE.

Our client is a multi-channel retailer owning many popular and world-renowned franchises, spread throughout the Middle East.

Operating in many market sectors, it is experiencing a period of sustained growth and is now looking to add high calibre individuals to its team.

Because of this growth and internal promotions, there is now an opportunity for two experienced Sales Account Managers to join the business:
- National Account Manager - Dubai and Northern Emirates
- National Account Manager – Abu Dhabi

This is a company that can offer genuine career progression, we have already seen our previous appointments take on bigger and broader roles, as the organisation grows. Alongside this career opportunity, you will benefit from tax-free earnings and an amazing lifestyle that the UAE offers.

Key deliverables:
- Identifying areas of growth within the Food service industry
- Develop relationships with key clients and decision makers within the designated area
- Understand the complex nature of the food service and HORECA channels
- Owning responsibility for RTM plans
- Quarterly reports to Head Office and Senior Line Managers
- Management of sales budget
- Autonomous in time management
- Achieve aggressive targets as set by senior managers

Requirements

- A minimum of six years’ experience working a sales role within the foodservice industry
- UAE based candidates will take preference but GCC relocation considered
- Ability to build, develop and maintain relationship with both internal and external stakeholders
- A degree holder would be preferred
- Strong numeracy skills
- Exceptional English communication skills – a second language would be a bonus
- A passion for customer service
- Holder of a valid driving license

Our selection criteria is focused on relevant experience within the Food service industry. We also want individuals aspiring for a true career as you will be working with sharp, bright and ambitious colleagues and you will have to be like minded.

If you are interested then please apply now, ensuring that it includes previous sales achievements and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss this exceptional career opportunity with you.

About the Company

Why Focus International?

Firstly, we know our market and we deliver. Based in the UAE & The United Kingdom we have a track record of developing long term relationships with candidates & clients over the last 10 years who see the benefit of strategic Talent Management, from Graduates to Main Board appointments.

Our main areas of expertise lie within the following:

Functions:
Production & Engineering Food Technology Sales & Marketing Product Development Supply Chain & Logistics Human Resources
Finance
Purchasing

Channels: Manufacturing Retail Foodservice Distribution Ingredients Packaging
Hospitality
Equipment & Services

Categories: Bakery Dairy Grocery Added value chilled foods Frozen foods Fresh Produce Meat, Poultry & Fish Drinks and Beverages

To support our work, we have an extensive database of internationally based food, drink & FMCG professionals. We advertise on all relevant websites, we network constantly and with a team of experienced Search Consultants we know the people you will want to talk to.

We are the regions largest and only dedicated Food and Drink recruiter complimented by a number of excellent relations within many non food FMCG companies across the MEA who see the value our approach offers. Born out of a strategic vision from our parent group Focus Management Consultants Ltd to be closer to our international partners across the MEA region, we have rapidly become one of the premier FMCG recruitment consultancies working with both large multinational businesses and local operations. Supporting our consultative recruitment activity we utilise the most optimised and developed web and social media engagement techniques available in the market allowing our team of specialist consultants to engage with candidates & clients on many different media platforms. As innovative leaders of our sector, we are constantly investing in creative ways to source and attract candidates and add value to the recruitment process for our clients.

Our business approach is ethical and honest, and it is our clear objective to maintain integrity with both clients and candidates at all times.

The aim is to become your preferred recruitment contact who will work in partnership with you, assisting and advising at all times your search for that next career opportunity. We also desire to become the preferred partner of choice to FMCG businesses for your ongoing and long term recruitment needs. We will achieve this by delivering you highly effective solutions and committing to you for both your immediate and future business needs.