Area Sales Manager

TN United Kingdom; Tamworth; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice supplier in the UK is seeking an Area Sales Manager to join their Independent Sales Team. This role focuses on building customer relationships, driving sales growth, and acting as a brand ambassador. The position offers a competitive salary, bonus, and the opportunity for career progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Company car

Home-based contract

Great bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in Field Sales or ambition to thrive in sales.
• Demonstrable experience of delivering targets.

Responsibilities

• Build strong customer relationships in the independent sector.
• Grow and retain customers, delivering profitable volume growth.
• Act as a brand ambassador for Brakes.

Skills

Customer Relationship Management

Sales

Problem Solving

Tools

Salesforce

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Area Sales Manager - Homebased / Field Sales – West Midlands

Up to £33,000 + great bonus, company car & home-based contract

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

What you'll be doing:

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

You should be highly service-focused, putting the customer at the heart of everything you do, providing solutions to support and enhance their business. Tenacious and resilient, you are a self-starter with drive and determination to succeed, with demonstrable experience of delivering targets. You will be self-motivated to develop yourself continuously, leveraging diverse skills and learning opportunities. There is potential for progression into various commercial roles to develop your career.

Confidence with our modernisation programme and new technology adoption is important. Experience with Salesforce is advantageous but not essential.

Additional Information

At Brakes, everyone is welcome. We focus on your potential and unique talents, fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice. We are committed to ensuring all employees feel valued and have equal opportunities. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, contact our resourcing team for support.

About Brakes

We are the UK’s largest foodservice supplier, delivering high-quality fresh and frozen food daily from our distribution centres to pubs, restaurants, schools, caterers, care homes, and hospitals. Our dedicated 8,000-strong workforce is proud to be part of this vital service, and we are growing!