Cavendish Maine
Key Account Sales Manager
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
The Company
Our client is a leading UK manufacturer and distributor of sustainable, award-winning products serving the Hospitality, Leisure, Foodservice, and Retail sectors. Their client base includes major QSR brands, pub chains, stadiums, festivals, and sporting events, supplied through a trusted network of distributors.
Driven by innovation, they're transforming the packaging and disposables industry using revolutionary materials and cutting-edge technology. With sustainability at the core of their ethos, they've built a reputation for designing bespoke, eco-conscious solutions tailored to modern market demands.
Following continued strong growth and product innovation, they're now seeking an experienced Business Sales Manager to manage and grow key relationships with distributor partners and national accounts in the south of England – these include Bidfood and Alliance.
The Role
- You will take ownership of several high-profile distributor relationships.
- You will be responsible for 60% account management of wholesalers and distributors and 40% business generation at end-user level.
- Building strong relationships with distributor sales teams to drive product adoption.
- Identifying growth opportunities within key partners and end-user clients.
- Supporting the roll-out of new sustainable product ranges.
- Reporting on account performance and contributing to strategic planning.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
The Person
- You will be a dynamic and adaptable commercial professional with:
- Proven experience managing high spend accounts.
- A strong track record in the Hospitality and/or Foodservice sector.
- Exposure to sustainable products or a genuine interest in eco-innovation.
- The ability to build strategic relationships with key stakeholders.
- Strong organisational and reporting skills.
- Creativity and flexibility in developing customer-focused solutions.
The Offer
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking, values-led business at the forefront of sustainable product innovation. A competitive salary, performance-based bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package are on offer.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Contact
Craig Tindall
Reference: CMT/96640
Candidate care:
By responding to this advert you consent to Cavendish Maine processing the personal data included within this application.
If your application is successful we will contact you to discuss the opportunity in more detail, within 48 hours of receiving your application.
Should you not hear from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please be advised that if unsuccessful for this role we may keep your details in our hold file for 6 months, during which time you may be contacted for other suitable vacancies. If you do not want us to do this please call us to advise.
In the meantime, we would like to thank you for your interest in Cavendish Maine.
LNKD1_UKTJ
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location