Knowledge Sales/Technical/Business/Food or related qualification (Ideally Food Science or Food Technology and/or Chef) 5 Years experience in an FMCG environment People Management Skills Food Product knowledge Basic food ingredient knowledge Practical application of product (ingredient) range Computer skills, especially Microsoft Office applications Coating systems application knowledge an advantage New product launches Negotiations and influential ability Selling Execution of business plans Planning and organizing Responsibilities Manages Regional sales teams, NPD Chef/s and take accountability for National Key Accounts with primary objective to build relationships and grow accounts/channels (existing and new) to reach their full potential. Ensures consistent, profitable growth in sales revenue and gross margins through comprehensive planning, identification of opportunities, strategies and action plans to improve short- and long-term sales and earnings #J-18808-Ljbffr