Area Sales Manager

Fresh Direct; Inverness; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service provider is looking for an Area Sales Manager for their Independent Sales Team in Inverness. This role is home-based with a focus on building strong customer relationships and driving sales growth. Ideal candidates are experienced in Field Sales, self-motivated, and passionate about customer service. A competitive salary, bonuses, and a company car are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car or allowance

Access to products at nearly cost price

Career progression opportunities

Training and development programs

Qualifications

• Experience in Field Sales or related sales environment.
• Ability to build and leverage customer relationships.
• Tenacious, resilient, and driven to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Build strong customer relationships in the independent sector.
• Grow and retain customers to meet sales targets.
• Work with Business Development Manager for smooth handover.

Skills

Customer relationship building

Sales growth

Proactive approach

Self-motivated learning

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Area Sales Manager - Homebased / Field Sales – Inverness

Competitive salary + great bonus, company car or car allowance & home-based contract

At Brakes, we have ambitious growth plans. If you are currently working in Field Sales or have the talent to match your ambition to thrive in the biggest and best Food Service sales force, and are passionate about building a career in sales, we have a fantastic opportunity for an Area Sales Manager to join our Independent Sales Team.

Key Accountabilities

• Build and leverage strong customer relationships through a natural curiosity in the independent sector.
• Grow and retain customers, delivering profitable volume growth against targets.
• Partner with your customers to understand their growth plans, add value, and offer practical solutions and products.
• Understand competitor activity & proposals, ensuring you provide the best local solutions to your customers.
• Work proactively with the Business Development Manager to understand new customer requirements and ensure a successful handover.
• Act as a brand ambassador for Brakes in your local market.

We value highly service-focused individuals who put the customer at the heart of everything. You should be tenacious, resilient, a self-starter, and driven to succeed, with demonstrable experience of delivering against targets. A self-motivated learner who seeks continuous development through our L&D programmes will thrive here. There are ample opportunities for career progression into a range of commercial roles.

Familiarity with our modernisation programme and new technologies to enhance customer experience is beneficial. Experience with Salesforce is advantageous but not essential.

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

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity. 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. Our commitment to ethical sourcing, sustainability, and quality products supports your success.

Additional Information

At Brakes, everyone is welcome. We focus on potential and diversity, ensuring all colleagues feel valued and have equal opportunities. We support our applicants through accessible recruitment processes. If adjustments are needed, contact our resourcing team.

About Brakes

As the UK’s largest foodservice supplier, we deliver high-quality fresh and frozen foods nationwide. With a dedicated workforce of 8,000, we serve pubs, restaurants, schools, caterers, care homes, and hospitals. We are growing and committed to excellence.