Bridor, a leading supplier of premium pastries, bread and patisserie in more than 100 countries is looking to appoint a Sales Director Foodservice National Accounts (M/W) to further drive sales across UK & Ireland. Within this region, Bridor has successfully traded premium quality products with high-end customers across the Retail and Foodservice channels for over 25 years. Following strong growth and future growth plans both globally and within the region. 

At the heart of this role is a focus on first class service, account management and people leadership & development, something which Bridor prides itself on and attributes its success to. As Sales Director Foodservice National Accounts, it will be your responsibility to ensure customers receive the high level of service expected, whilst maximising the opportunities to penetrate the UK & Ireland Foodservice market further.

Reporting directly into the Sales Director Northern Europe, you will lead and develop a team of  National Account Managers and Customer Service Manager across the following Foodservice channels : National wholesalers, contract caterers, leading coffee chains, hotel & restaurant groups and travel operators. 
In addition to setting the strategic growth plans you will take direct account responsibly for some of the larger National accounts both at UK & EMEA level. 
Through your team you will be responsible for identifying and developing new initiatives to drive growth, joining forces with the wider Sales, Innovation, Production and Category teams. As well as developing successful relationships with existing customers, a key focus will be on driving new business opportunities in line with Bridor’s growth plans.

The successful candidate for this position will be an accomplished Sales Director or driven Senior National Account Manager working within market leading Food or Drink business. 

You will have strong leadership experience with a history of managing and developing a sales team. As for customer background it is essential that you have managed between £50m - £100m P&L customer portfolio across the customer channels mentioned above. 

The successful candidate will be educated to a degree level standard. 

A proven track record of growing and exceeding sales targets and building strong customer relationships within the Foodservice market is essential.

You will have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills in order to build relationships internally and with your customers.  You will be a well organised team player with the drive, motivation and enthusiasm to achieve sales and delivering success for Bridor.

This is a homebased role with frequent travel to customers and Bridor’s head office in Camberley, Surrey. The successful candidate will ideally be based in the South East.

WHY JOIN US? 

• A pleasant working environment with experts who are passionate about the world of bakery 
• A stimulating, fast-growing environment and a strong culture of innovation 
• An international, family-owned company with excellent career prospects worldwide 
• Attractive remuneration and other benefits 

Passionate about the world of gastronomy and customer contact, you would like to put your negotiating skills to work on an ambitious new project within an international company ? Don't hesitate to apply!