Area Sales Manager - Foodservice

Harris Carlton; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Performance bonus

Benefits

Job summary

Harris Carlton in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Account Manager to manage a portfolio of existing HORECA accounts across Hotels, Restaurants, Gastropubs and Pubs in the West Midlands.

You will visit branches of group accounts, grow sales and profitability, and spot new business opportunities. A background in foodservice/hospitality and a proven sales track record are essential. The role offers a lucrative basic salary with a bonus and company car.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of growing sales with a sizable sales ledger.
• Background in foodservice/hospitality preferred.
• Strong account management with existing relationships in hotels/restaurants/pubs.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of existing accounts.
• Visit branches of HORECA Group Accounts (hotel groups, restaurant groups).
• Effectively manage a large territory to increase sales and profitability.

Skills

Account management

Sales experience

HORECA knowledge

Territory management

Relationship building

Job description

£40-50,000 Basic, Lucrative Bonus, Company Car + Benefits

Exciting account management opportunity here from within the Foodservice sector…

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The Company

• Well established and highly reputable Company
• Very strong in supplying Contract Caterers, Hotels, Restaurants, Gastropubs, Pubs and general hospitality
• Innovative and expanding product range

The Role

• To manage a portfolio of existing accounts
• Mainly HORECA accounts ie Hotels, Restaurants, Gastropubs and Pubs
• Also responsible for visiting the branches of HORECA Group Accounts ie Hotel Groups, Restaurant Groups etc
• Effective management of a large territory to increase sales and profitability

The Person

• Proven track record of successfully working with a good sized sales ledger and growing sales
• Any foodservice/hospitality sector background
• Strong Account Manager with a track record of building existing relationships with independent hotels, restaurants, pubs etc
• Also with an eye for new business – can spot potential opportunities
• Can be from a Foodservice Manufacturing or Foodservice Wholesale or even an ex chef with some form of sales experience
• Ideally living Staffordshire/West Midlands area