Area Sales Manager

Level Up Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food supplier in the UK is seeking an Area Sales Manager to drive sales growth and build strong customer partnerships. The successful candidate will have a proven sales background, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to business. A competitive salary and additional benefits are offered in this dynamic role.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Uncapped OTE

Pension scheme

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• Proven sales professional with a strong track record.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sustainable sales and profit growth against targets.
• Develop business with existing accounts by analysing sales data.
• Generate new accounts through proactive canvassing.
• Collaborate with Category Specialists for growth.
• Provide accurate reports on performance metrics.

Skills

Sales proficiency

Relationship building

Business acumen

Communication skills

Job description

Are you a natural relationship builder with a proven track record in sales?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading food supplier as an Area Sales Manager. In this fast-paced role, no two days are the same, you'll be at the heart of driving growth, building strong partnerships, and delivering outstanding service to customers.

What you'll be doing:

• Drive growth - deliver sustainable sales and profit in line with agreed targets.
• Maximise opportunities - develop business with existing accounts by analysing sales data, minimising order losses, and maintaining a prospect pipeline.
• Win new business - generate profitable new accounts through proactive canvassing and strategic prospecting.
• Collaborate for success - work closely with Category Specialists to deliver a joined-up approach to growth and customer service.
• Stay accountable - provide accurate and timely reports, ensuring performance is measured against agreed KPIs (including customer call rate, retention, and business growth).

What we're looking for:

• A proven sales professional with a strong record of exceeding targets.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to understand customer needs and create tailored solutions.
• A flexible, proactive approach and strong business acumen.
• A full UK driving licence

What's on offer:

• Competitive basic salary of £42,000
• Car allowance of £7,000
• Uncapped OTE of £12 - £15,000+
• Contributory pension scheme.
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays).
• A wide range of additional company benefits.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact within a market-leading business that puts the customer at the heart of everything it does. If you're ready to take on your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you