Area Sales Manager - Foodservice

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

Benefits offered by this job

Lucrative bonus

Company car

Benefits

Job summary

Harris Carlton in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced account manager to oversee a portfolio of HORECA customers, including hotels, restaurants, gastropubs and pubs. You will visit branches of group accounts and drive sales across a broad territory to boost profitability.

The role suits someone with foodservice sales background and a demonstrated ability to build relationships with independent hotels and hospitality venues. A strong eye for new business is essential.

Qualifications

• Ideally foodservice sales experience.
• Background in foodservice/hospitality sectors is valued.
• Strong account management with existing relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of existing accounts.
• Visit branches of HORECA Group Accounts.
• Grow sales and profitability across a large territory.

Skills

Foodservice sales experience

Account management

Relationship building

FMCG experience

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

• Ideally foodservice sales experience
• Will also consider Pastry Chefs or Dessert Chefs or Bakers etc with natural sales ability or with some form of FMCG sales experience
• 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