Area Sales Manager

Brakes Food Shop; Hastings; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Brakes Food Shop is seeking an Area Sales Manager for a home-based position covering the Brighton/Hastings area. This role is crucial for developing strong customer relationships in the independent sector and achieving sales targets, while providing opportunities for professional growth and team inclusivity.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Home-based contract

Uncapped bonus potential

Purchase additional holiday

Access to award-winning products at near-cost prices

Qualifications

• Experience in field sales or a similar role is advantageous.
• Resilience and self-motivation are essential.
• Demonstrated track record of meeting sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Build and leverage strong customer relationships.
• Grow and retain customers, achieving profitable volume growth.
• Monitor competitor activity and proposals.

Skills

Customer Relationship Management

Sales Skills

Target Achievement

Proactive Development

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Area Sales Manager - Homebased / Field Sales – Brighton/Hastings

Up to £37,000 + great bonus, company car or car allowance & home-based contract

At Brakes, we have ambitious growth plans. If you are currently in Field Sales or have the talent and ambition to thrive in the Food Service sales industry, we have an exciting opportunity for an Area Sales Manager to join our Independent Sales Team.

Key Accountabilities

• Build and leverage strong customer relationships within the independent sector.
• Grow and retain customers, delivering profitable volume growth against targets.
• Partner with customers to understand their growth plans, add value, and offer practical solutions and products.
• Monitor competitor activity and proposals to ensure your customers receive the best local solutions.
• Collaborate with the Business Development Manager to understand new customer requirements and ensure smooth handovers.
• Act as a brand ambassador for Brakes in your local market.

You should be highly service-oriented, putting the customer at the center of everything you do. Demonstrate resilience, self-motivation, and a drive to succeed, with a proven track record of meeting targets. Be proactive in your development, seeking continuous improvement through learning and leveraging diverse skills and training programs. There are ample opportunities to progress into various commercial roles.

Confidence with our modernization initiatives and new technologies is important. Experience with Salesforce, while not essential, would be advantageous.

In return, we offer a competitive salary, uncapped bonus potential, a home-based contract, a company car, options to purchase additional holiday, and access to award-winning products at near-cost prices.

We value diversity and inclusivity. We want you to bring your whole self to work and help define our culture. #BelongAtBrakes

Why Brakes? Our purpose is to connect the world to share food and care for one another.

We are committed to ethical sourcing, sustainability, and offering high-quality products, backed by the strength of the Brakes brand.

Additional Information

We celebrate the unique talents of each colleague and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, contact our resourcing team for support.

About Brakes

We are the UK's largest foodservice supplier, delivering fresh and frozen food daily to various clients across the nation. With a dedicated workforce of 8,000, we are committed to quality and growth.