Area Sales Manager

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dynamic Sales Executive to drive growth in the foodservice sector. This exciting role allows you to work both from home and in the field, focusing on expanding the independent foodservice business. You'll be responsible for building strong customer relationships, identifying new opportunities, and delivering tailored solutions to meet client needs. Join a supportive team that values diversity and fosters a family-like environment, where your contributions will significantly impact the success of local businesses. If you're passionate about sales and ready to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company Car

Home-based Contract

Attractive Bonuses

Qualifications

• Proven ability to win new business and maximize sales.
• Strong relationship-building skills and commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Achieve profitable volume growth by acquiring and retaining customers.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through face-to-face meetings.

Skills

Sales Skills

Customer Relationship Management

Market Research

Excel Proficiency

Job description

Here is a refined version of the job description with improved formatting and clarity:

Job Title: Sales Executive - Homebased / Field Sales

Location: Portsmouth

Salary: Up to £37k + attractive bonuses, company car & home-based contract

Company: Medina Foodservice, a regional food wholesaler based on the Isle of Wight, part of Sysco, the world’s largest foodservice provider with over 65,000 colleagues globally. Medina offers a family-like environment with a close-knit team, supplying local pub and restaurant customers as well as direct catering services.

Job Overview: We are seeking a Sales Executive responsible for expanding and maximizing independent foodservice business within your designated territory. This role offers the opportunity to work in the field and develop your career within a leading Foodservice company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Achieve profitable volume growth by acquiring, developing, and retaining customers
• Research and identify opportunities within your territory
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through face-to-face meetings and understanding customer needs
• Onboard new customers effectively while nurturing existing accounts
• Partner with customers to understand their growth plans and offer practical solutions and products
• Monitor competitor activities and proposals to ensure your customers receive the best local solutions

Candidate Requirements:

We seek someone capable of winning new business and maximizing sales with existing clients. The ideal candidate will be commercially savvy, proficient in Excel, and skilled at building relationships. A passion for sales is essential. Food industry experience is a plus but not mandatory.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work and help us define our culture.