Wholesale Account Manager

We‘re looking for an experienced salesperson to join our Wholesale Team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for food, people & sales, keen to build a long-term career in the industry. You’ll be joining a small, dedicated team, working closely with some of the country’s best counters, delis, cheese shops, and restaurants.

About the Role

This is a full-time position within our Wholesale Department. The inception of the role will include a holistic training programme, involving work across both the retail and wholesale departments to develop an in-depth understanding of the business - our cheeses, our producers, & our approach to quality and service.

You’ll work at our main office in Bermondsey & our retail sites in Borough Market, East Dulwich, & our third site opening next year. To build a broad working experience, your rota pattern will vary, including weekend shifts. Days off will not always be consecutive. Availability in December up to and including Christmas Eve is essential.

What you’ll do:

• Build sales with a diverse range of UK customers, including food halls, specialist cheese shops and some of the country’s best restaurants.
• Maximise growth, curating & promoting our cheese & other products, & the producers behind them.
• Analyse the marketplace to find new customers aligned with the company ethos.
• Train our wholesale customers to build their business, via regular visits, trainings & support on sales strategies.
• Build company recognition & loyalty through strong relationships with customers & producers.
• Collaborate on long term department goals & strategies.
• Work closely with our retail team to develop your product knowledge, cheese counter skills and retail experience, so you can share that expertise through customer training.

What you’ll bring:

• A proven track record for developing & delivering sales growth strategies.
• Confidence in customer-facing activities, representing company ethos as a trusted contact for business & product advice.
• A passion for cheese and the wider food industry.
• Demonstrated organisational & prioritisation skills and the ability to balance multiple tasks.
• Strong IT literacy and data analysis skills.
• A thorough, methodical approach and close attention to detail.
• An adaptability well-suited to the fluid needs and challenges of our growing business

It would also be an advantage to have:

• Experience selling artisan foods.
• A full, clean UK driving licence.
• A working understanding of French.

What we offer:

• Full product training, including staff tastings and a steady supply of delicious cheese.
• Occasional opportunities to visit the producers we work with in the UK, France and Switzerland.
• Additional annual leave after three years with us.
• Access to our cycle to work scheme.
• A generous staff discount.

There are good opportunities for progression for an individual who excels in their role & shows flexibility, understanding & commitment to our company & industry.

Availability up to and including Christmas Eve is essential.

Starting Salary: £38,000+ (depending on experience)

We will review applications on a rolling basis as they are received. We regretfully will not be able to respond to every application. You can also apply via our website's Careers section.

Please call 020 706 469 12 xtn 3 and ask for Elle if you have any questions.

Pay: From £38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount

Work Location: In person