Area Sales Manager

Sysco GB; Gravesend; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice provider is seeking an Area Sales Manager based in Gravesend to win and maximize independent foodservice business. Responsibilities include building customer relationships, achieving profitable growth, and monitoring market competition. Candidates should possess sales expertise and a commercial mindset. The role offers a competitive salary up to £38,500 with a bonus potential, alongside company benefits and a home-based setup.

Benefits

Uncapped bonus potential

Company car or travel allowance

Home-based contract

Qualifications

• Commercially savvy with a strong desire for sales.
• Ability to build and maintain customer relationships.
• Experience in the food industry is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Gain, grow, and retain customers to achieve volume growth.
• Research target audience and market opportunities.
• Monitor competitor activity and adapt strategies accordingly.
• Onboard new customers and support their growth plans.

Skills

Sales proficiency

Customer relationship management

Commercial acumen

Proficiency in Excel

Job description

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Company Description

Job Description

Area Sales Manager

Homebased / Kent

Up to £38,500 + uncapped bonus potential, company car or travel allowance & home-based contract

Kff is a regional food wholesaler with around 250 colleagues based near Maidstone, Kent. We are part of Sysco, the world's largest foodservice provider with over 65,000 colleagues globally. Kff has a family feel with a close-knit team, supplying local pub and restaurant customers as well as delivering directly to the caterer.

Here at Kff, we have ambitious growth plans and are looking for Area Sales Managers responsible for winning and maximising independent foodservice business in your area. If you enjoy working in the field and want to grow your career within one of the biggest Foodservice companies, Kff is the place for you.

What you will be doing:

You will be responsible for your territory's success by:

• Gaining, growing, and retaining customers to deliver profitable volume growth against targets
• Researching your target audience and opportunities within your territory
• Building and maintaining strong customer relationships through face-to-face meetings and understanding customer needs
• Onboarding new customers effectively while maintaining relationships with existing accounts
• Partnering with customers to understand their growth plans, adding value, and offering practical solutions and products
• Monitoring competitor activity and proposals to ensure you offer the best local solutions

What we are looking for:

We seek someone capable of winning new business and maximizing sales with existing customers. You should be commercially savvy, proficient in Excel, and skilled in relationship building. A desire for sales is essential. Food industry experience is a plus but not required.

We value diversity and aim to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We want you to bring your whole self to work and help define our culture.

Qualifications

Additional Information

At Kff, everyone is welcome. We focus on potential over CVs and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture. We support all applicants and are happy to make adjustments to our recruitment process if needed.