National Account Manager – Leader in Foodservice Development. – 19342 Ref: 19342

Recruitment Revolution; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 60,000

Job description

When food brands want to understand and break into Foodservice, they come to us.

Moving Mountains Vegan Burgers – we helped them from product concept to nationwide end users and wholesale distribution.
Glebe Farm Foods, Hartridges Soft Drinks – we helped them open up new channels.
Mrs Crimble's – we launched their Gluten-Free Cakes and developed a new category in Foodservice.

With 20 years of Foodservice Trade Development expertise, we’re the go-to for brands with a story to tell.

We are Cognosco.

Are you passionate about food & drink? Are you experienced in managing large food wholesalers?

If so, join a market leader in Foodservice channel development and take your career to the next level.

Make an impact. Shape the future of Foodservice. Let’s talk.

The Role at a Glance:

Position: National Account Manager
Location: UK Remote / Some Travel As Required
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 Remuneration Package
Type: Full Time – Permanent
Hours: No set working hours but typically 9.00am-5.30pm weekdays

Company Culture:

Integrity and hard work are all prized. Individuals are encouraged to share their thoughts and ideas about the sales planning process. All ideas are listened to even if not all are adopted.

Company Overview:

Experts in channel research and connecting Brand Owners or Manufacturers with Food and Drink Buyers. Our team consists of seasoned ex bluechip professionals from companies like KP, McVitie’s, Carlsberg, and Coca Cola.

Your Background / Skills:

Foodservice, Food and Drink Wholesalers, Customer Relationships, Client Development, Account Management, Food Wholesale, Food Trade, Horeca, Food Marketing.

About Us:

Founded in 2005, Cognosco was established to help manufacturers and brand owners research, plan, and grow their sales in the UK Foodservice sector. By partnering with a select group of brand owners, we leverage relationships across the industry. Our work spans both end-user customers and the wholesalers and distributors that supply them.

We don’t just place brand owners into Foodservice channels, we also work closely with them to formulate and produce new products to fill new gaps in the market. As a team of experienced professionals, we navigate Foodservice sales channels with ease, leveraging deep industry knowledge and connections.

The Opportunity:

With an increase in demand for our services, we are expanding our commercial team and are currently recruiting for a National Account Manager. We are looking for a proactive and strategic professional who can effectively manage and develop customer relationships on behalf of brand owners by providing expert planning, guidance, and reporting while collaborating closely with Cognosco Account Manager colleagues. This role requires the ability to identify and cultivate new business opportunities, engaging both wholesalers and end users on behalf of our brand owner clients to drive growth and success.

About You:

You're a dynamic and results-driven professional with a passion for the UK Foodservice sector. You thrive on building relationships, creating winning strategies, and driving sales growth. Here’s what makes you a perfect fit:

1. Industry Know-How: You’ve got solid experience working with major food and drink wholesalers and end-user groups.
2. A Natural Communicator: You know how to deliver clear, commercially savvy ideas—both in writing and in conversation.
3. Relationship Builder: You connect effortlessly with customers, colleagues, and client brand owners, fostering trust, collaboration, and long-term partnerships.
4. Proactive & Driven: You don’t just wait for opportunities—you go out and create them.
5. Mobile & Adaptable: You’re comfortable working independently from home, travelling when needed, and managing your own schedule effectively.
6. Tech-Savvy: You’re proficient in MS 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and happy to learn Zoho CRM.
7. Self-Motivated & Resourceful: You know how to prioritise, take initiative, and make the most of the resources available.

Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to our Team.

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