Sales & Business Development·London - Planted Foods Ltd.·

Hybrid

Key Account Manager UK

Let’s make the world a better place one tasty bite at a time.

We are Planted and we have big things in store – and for that we need YOU!

After years of research, Planted was founded in July 2019 as a spin-off from ETH Zurich. Our revolutionary plan will make the world a better place. We structure meats from plants that is no way inferior to animal meat, scores with unique taste, and authentic texture, and is miles ahead in terms of sustainability and health!

Planted is more than a delicious product - it's also an attitude. We want to radically change the way meat is perceived and consumed and inspire a shift from eating animal proteins to eating plant proteins.

We bring about change. Not just because we can. Because we have to. Are you hungry for change too? Then join our «Tasty Revolution»!

Your mission:

You build and expand our key account distribution on national level across UK, leveraging relationships with foodservice and industrial players.

You work in collaboration with foodservice key account lead to deliver business opportunities through regional and national wholesalers.

You identify and cultivate new customers that align with our brand strategy, exploring strategic business opportunities.

You build brand awareness through use of marketing activation, sampling, developing customer strategy.

You increase distribution and use of Planted products across all foodbuy sectors through networking, site visits, events and cooking demonstrations with chefs (occasional weekend work at trade shows / events).

You organize sales visits to showcase our product range, aiming for brand visibility among foodservice clients.

You contribute to feedback culture by tracking customer needs and product applications.

You actively participate in regular internal meetings, develop, present and challenge sales pipeline and customer strategies.

You monitor and report on sales goals and KPIs.

You:

are highly motivated and very energetic, quick-thinker and solution-oriented.

are a excited team-player with hunter-instinct and customer centric mindset.

have numerical competencies and selling / customer interaction background.

have good communication and negotiation skills.

are excited to work with the fastest growing better-protein brands in Europe to drive change for better protein consumption moments.

Please note that we only consider applications that reach us directly through our career platform. We're pleased if you upload a personalized video so that we can get a first impression of your personality. However, it is no disadvantage if you decide to apply without video.

What team members say about this opportunity:

The UK Team is looking forward to getting to know you!

Planted combines proprietary structuring and fermentation technologies to produce meat from plant proteins, focusing on delicious taste, meaty and juicy texture, while only using clean ingredients. Planted is setting a completely new standard in the plant-based meat category, making it a healthy, delicious and sustainable choice for all. Truly better than meat from animals.

Our growth is driven by a hunger to create a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate future for all – consumers, planet and animals. We are more than a delicious product; we are a mindset. Sustainability, health, and animal welfare are at the core of our identity. We never compromise on quality and our only natural ingredients, ensuring trust with our consumers as well as partners through our commitment to excellence.

Founded in

2019

Coworkers

over 200

Sales & Business Development·London - Planted Foods Ltd.·

Hybrid

Key Account Manager UK

Let’s make the world a better place one tasty bite at a time.