Area Sales Manager - Framework

Sysco GB; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice supplier is seeking a Framework Area Sales Manager to manage customer relationships and drive sales growth in the North Midlands. This home-based position involves working with 60-80 customers and requires a resilient and service-focused individual with a passion for providing solutions. The role offers a competitive salary, bonus potential, and company car.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Home-based contract

Bonus potential

Additional holiday purchase options

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of delivering against sales targets.
• Self-motivated to develop continuously.
• Highly service-focused with a customer-centric approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage between 60-80 customers, focusing on growth opportunities.
• Build and retain strong customer relationships.
• Act as a brand ambassador in local markets.

Skills

Customer relationship management

Sales strategy development

Resilience and tenacity

Tools

Salesforce

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Company Description

Job Description

Area Sales Manager - Framework

Home Based / Field Sales - North Midlands

£Competitive + great bonus, company car or car allowance & home-based contract

Here at Brakes, we've got ambitious growth plans. If you're currently working in Field Sales or have the talent to match your ambition to thrive in the biggest and best Food Service sales force, and are passionate about forging a career in sales, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Framework Area Sales Manager.

Framework Area Sales Managers will be expected to manage between 60-80 customers depending on geographical area. This includes a mix of end user, GPO, and Public Sector business. The main focus for the role will be building strong relationships to unlock opportunities for growth.

Key Accountabilities

• Role model our Company Values / Purpose
• Build and leverage strong customer relationships through a natural curiosity in the independent sector
• Grow and retain customers, delivering profitable volume growth vs targets
• Partner with your customers to understand their plans for growth, adding value, and offering a wide range of practical solutions and products
• Understand competitor activity & proposals, ensuring you always offer your customers the best local solutions
• Work with Framework Partners to onboard new business
• Act as a brand ambassador for Brakes in your local market

It's essential that you're highly service-focused, putting the customer at the heart of everything you do, providing the best solutions to support and enhance their business. You should be tenacious and resilient, a self-starter with the drive and determination to succeed, and have demonstrable experience of delivering against targets. You will also be self-motivated to develop yourself continuously, leveraging various learning and development programs. There are opportunities to progress into a wide range of commercial roles to develop your career further.

You should be confident with adopting our modernisation programme and new technology to improve customer experience and performance. Experience with Salesforce, while not essential, would be advantageous.

In return, we offer a base salary of £Competitive (DOE) along with uncapped bonus potential, a home-based contract, a company car, additional holiday purchase options, and award-winning products at virtually cost price.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We want you to bring your whole self to work and help us define our culture. #BelongAtBrakes.

Why Brakes? Our Purpose - Connecting the world to share food, and care for one another.

With our commitment to ethical sourcing and sustainability, coupled with our award-winning products, you will be backed by the might of the Brakes business.

Qualifications

Additional Information

At Brakes, everyone is welcome. We focus on your potential and the unique talents you bring. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated, and has equal opportunities. We will support you throughout the recruitment process and make any necessary adjustments to assist you.

About Brakes

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, we are the UK's largest foodservice supplier. We deliver high-quality fresh and frozen food from our distribution centres to pubs, restaurants, schools, caterers, care homes, and hospitals. Our 8,000-strong workforce is proud to be part of this vital service. And we're growing!