Area Sales Manager

Sysco GB; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice supplier in the UK seeks an Area Sales Manager for the West Midlands. This role focuses on building customer relationships and achieving sales targets in a home-based environment. With a competitive salary and benefits, it's an excellent opportunity for ambitious sales professionals.

Benefits

Company car

Great bonus

Home-based contract

Qualifications

• Proven experience in achieving sales targets.
• Ability to build and leverage strong customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Build and retain customer accounts, delivering profitable growth.
• Monitor competitor activity to ensure competitive offerings.
• Collaborate with Business Development Manager for customer needs.

Skills

Customer-focused

Service-oriented

Resilience

Sales

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Company Description

Brakes is the UK's largest foodservice supplier, dedicated to delivering high-quality fresh and frozen food to various sectors including pubs, restaurants, schools, and hospitals. With a committed workforce of 8,000, we are passionate about growth and excellence in service.

Job Description

Area Sales Manager - Homebased / Field Sales - West Midlands

Salary: Up to £33,000 + great bonus, company car, and home-based contract

We are seeking an ambitious and passionate sales professional to join our Independent Sales Team as an Area Sales Manager. If you have experience in Field Sales or the talent to thrive in a dynamic sales environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in the food service industry.

Responsibilities:

1. Model and embody our company values and purpose.
2. Build and leverage strong customer relationships within the independent sector.
3. Grow and retain customer accounts, delivering profitable volume growth against targets.
4. Partner with customers to understand their growth plans, offering practical solutions and products.
5. Monitor competitor activity and proposals to ensure our offerings are competitive and local solutions are optimal.
6. Collaborate proactively with the Business Development Manager to understand new customer requirements and ensure smooth handovers.
7. Act as a brand ambassador for Brakes in your local market.

Candidate Profile:

You should be highly service-oriented, customer-focused, and resilient. A self-starter with a drive to succeed, you should have demonstrable experience in achieving targets and a desire for continuous personal development. Confidence with new technology and modernisation programmes, including Salesforce (preferred but not essential), is advantageous.

Qualifications & Additional Information:

We value diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. We focus on your potential and are committed to providing support during the application process. Join us and help define our culture while advancing your career in a supportive environment.