Area Sales Manager (Crawley)

JR United Kingdom; Chichester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Area Sales Manager to enhance brand performance across key territories. This role involves building relationships with grocery retailers, leveraging data tools for insights, and negotiating product distribution. With a focus on results, you will enjoy a supportive environment that values your contributions. If you are passionate about sales and eager to make a difference, this opportunity offers a vibrant and rewarding career path.

Benefits

Company Car

Fuel Card

Tablet

Phone

Incentive Scheme

Pension

Life Assurance

30 Days Holiday

Healthshield Care Plan

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, preferably in independents and convenience sectors.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Visit grocery stores to develop relationships and add value.
• Negotiate with store decision-makers to maximize product distribution.

Skills

Sales Experience

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Data-Driven Mindset

Analytical Skills

Tools

Tablet

Bespoke Software

Job description

Job Title: Area Sales Manager (Crawley), Chichester

Client: Dee Set

Location: Crawley, Chichester, Brighton, Eastbourne, Sevenoaks

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 6

Posted: 10.05.2025

Expiry Date: 24.06.2025

Job Description:

Purpose of the role:

This role covers the territories of Brighton, Crawley, Eastbourne, and Sevenoaks. You will represent Unilever's ice cream brands, including Ben & Jerry's, Walls, and Magnum, working within a team to enhance brand performance, awareness, and availability across UK smaller-format grocery retailers. Your responsibilities include conducting retail store visits, building relationships with key decision-makers, leveraging data tools for insights, negotiating for product distribution, and gathering in-store intelligence.

Responsibilities:

• Visit grocery and convenience stores to develop relationships and add value.
• Use data tools to identify insights and implement targeted interventions.
• Negotiate with store decision-makers to maximize product distribution and sales.
• Identify problems and opportunities within stores and gather retailer and competitor intelligence.
• Follow Dee Set's proven processes to make a positive impact for clients.
• Conduct professional and efficient store calls.
• Record all information accurately using a tablet and bespoke software.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience in sales, preferably within the independents, wholesale, and convenience sectors.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills and relationship-building abilities.
• Passion for building brand awareness and driven by results.
• Ability to deliver excellent store execution results.
• Data-driven mindset with analytical skills.
• Valid UK manual driving license.

Benefits:

• Company car
• Fuel card
• Tablet, phone
• Incentive scheme
• Pension, life assurance
• 30 days holiday
• Healthshield care plan

If you are passionate, motivated, and enjoy building store relationships while delivering results, this role offers a dynamic environment to make a difference daily.