Area Sales Manager - Food Service - Northern Ireland

TN United Kingdom; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco is expanding in Northern Ireland and is seeking an Area Sales Manager to drive sales and customer relationships. This role requires a proactive leader with 3-5 years of experience in foodservice sales. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth within a global organization.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave

Company pension and group life scheme

Recognition programs and development opportunities

Staff discounts and schemes including Bike to Work

Maternity & Paternity Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Sick Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of field sales experience in foodservice.
• Deep knowledge of the hospitality, food, and catering markets.
• Full clean B driving license.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sales, profit, and volume targets for your area.
• Build effective relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Implement sales plans aligned with our Recipe for Growth.

Skills

Sales

Customer Relationship Management

Analytical Skills

Flexibility

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

Join Our Team at Sysco - Exciting Opportunities Await

At Sysco, our success is powered by passionate, dedicated people who go above and beyond to deliver every day.

We deliver opportunities to our colleagues, ensuring that we can all thrive in work and beyond.

We deliver the potential of food and drink to our customers, supporting thousands of cafes, restaurants, and bars to thrive every day.

We deliver new thinking, technology, and talent to our industry.

We deliver support and commitment to our communities, making a lasting impact.

Be Part of Something Big - Sysco's New Chapter in Northern Ireland

We are expanding our presence in Northern Ireland with the opening of our new, state-of-the-art "Sysco Belfast" facility at Nutts Corner, Co. Antrim.

This is a transformational step for our business in Northern Ireland, bringing enhanced capacity, efficiency, and career growth opportunities. We are looking for talented individuals to join us on this exciting journey.

New team members will initially be based at our Lisburn Depot on Hillhall Road, before relocating to our Belfast facility later this year.

Join Us and Grow Your Career

We seek passionate, ambitious, and driven individuals eager to shape the future of foodservice across Ireland.

Whether you are experienced or seeking your next challenge, now is the perfect time to join us.

As part of our growth and the opening of our Belfast facility, we are hiring an Area Sales Manager - Northern Ireland. This role offers a rewarding career within a renowned global organization.

Be part of something bigger. Be part of Sysco.

Apply today

Sysco is an equal opportunity employer.

Role: Area Sales Manager - Northern Ireland

We are looking for an energetic leader for the Mid Ulster/Armagh area, to drive sales, growth, and customer relationships in line with our Purpose and Vision.

This role is vital to our growth and maintaining our customer-centric ethos.

Key Accountabilities:

• Deliver sales, profit, and volume targets for your area
• Build effective relationships with customers and stakeholders
• Utilize all system tools consistently
• Grow customer base and market share, positioning us as the partner of choice
• Respond flexibly to customer needs
• Implement sales plans aligned with our Recipe for Growth
• Promote and increase use of the Sysco Online ordering platform

Requirements:

• Deep knowledge of the hospitality, food, and catering markets
• Strong credit control skills
• 3-5 years of field sales experience in foodservice
• High flexibility and initiative
• Proactive customer approach
• Analytical skills and computer literacy; Salesforce CRM desirable
• Full clean B driving license

Offered Benefits:

• Enhanced annual leave
• Company pension and group life scheme
• Recognition programs and development opportunities
• Staff discounts and schemes including Bike to Work, Lifestyle Savings
• Maternity & Paternity Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme