We\'re currently recruiting a dedicated Account Manager to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in CH&CO on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.As a Account Manager, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.Working with us has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we\'ve developed a range of benefits and development opportunities:Great operational training and developmentLife assurance schemePersonal Development and Training opportunities - We are passionate about our growing teamA great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance ProgrammeRegular social events and communication with our leadersA holiday purchase schemeAccess to some great high street discount vouchersCycle to work schemeHere\'s an idea of what your shift pattern will be:Mon: Full-time (Days)Tues: Full-time (Days)Weds: Full-time (Days)Thurs: Full-time (Days)Fri: Full-time (Days)Sat:Sun:Could you bring your spark to CH&CO? Here\'s what you need to know before applying:Responsibilities:To manage a team of Account Managers to help them support their customers. The role will involve visiting customers with the relevant Account Manager on a regular basis. Undertake regular 121’s with the team, set objectives and PDP’s as well as identify development needs and implement the appropriate training programmes.Part of the escalation process for any issues that cannot be resolved at Account Manager levelTo create effective Account Plans and to use these as tactical tools to retain & grow existing businessClosely managing Price; Quality & Service with each assigned customer through: Price Checking of new contract SKU’sInvoice Checking Audits to ensure suppliers are upholding agreed tendered prices. Managing suppliers against agreed SLA’s Assisting with the mobilisation of any new wins/business Building and maintaining customer relationships by being professional & efficientEnsuring that all customer meetings have clear objectives and feedback. Action points are fully captured within the customer folders Take ownership of any day to day supply and quality issues and to resolve with the relevant supplierSupporting Commercial team in maintaining customer price filesTo offer support to customers with online ordering systems (Freshmarket, Marketman, Procure Wizard, Fourth etc.)Representative for Equinoxe in GPO Project Groups, taking ownership for any new plans or processes and rolling these out internallyKey Skills and Competencies:Customer Focussed: Puts the customer first and always considers the impact of their decision and actions on the customerTeam Leader: Exhibits strong leadership skills and is capable of handling team members in a respectful, empathetic and compassionate manner. Is able to motivate and inspire and has a strong desire for progressionQuality Focussed: Constantly striving to ensure the highest standards are achieved and maintainedPassion/Interest in Food: Keeps abreast of new food developments and trends. Has a natural and keen interest in food and is confident in their ability to explore new food conceptsAnalytical and numerate: Must be able to source and analyse data and interpret it to provide relevant information to the customer and the company. Highly numerate and able to identify accurately numerical information, fully understanding its’ interpretationAttention to Detail: Focussed on detail and accuracy with regard to written communication, statistics, system input and excel spreadsheetsCommunication skills: Can communicate simply and easily with people using the appropriate language and style. Must be able to express ideas well and give information and explanations that are clear and understoodCommercially Aware: Aware of business opportunities and what is going on in the market placeJob Reference: com/0711/47696001/52694074/WJCH&CO, a part of Compass Group UK&I, is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive?because diversity is our strength!
