Area Sales Manager - Framework

Sysco GB; Inverness; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service supplier is seeking an Area Sales Manager to manage customer relationships and drive growth in Inverness. The role requires a focus on building strong connections and meeting sales targets, alongside a competitive salary and additional bonuses. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated with experience in field sales.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Home-based contract

Additional holiday purchase options

Qualifications

• Proven experience in field sales, particularly in the food service sector.
• Demonstrable ability to build and maintain customer relationships.
• Ability to meet and exceed sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Manage 60-80 customers in a designated area.
• Build strong relationships and unlock growth opportunities.
• Understand competitor activity to provide the best solutions.

Skills

Relationship building

Customer service focus

Sales skills

Self-motivation

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

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Job Description

Area Sales Manager - Framework - Home Based / Field Sales - Inverness

Up to £35,000 + great bonus', company car or car allowance & home-based contract

Here at Brakes, we've got ambitious growth plans so 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 to forge 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 is made up from 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
• Effectively partner your customers to understand their plans for growth, adding value, offering a wide range of practical solutions and products
• Understand competitor activity & proposals, ensuring you are always offering your customers the best local solutions
• Working with Framework Partners to onboard new business
• Act as a brand ambassador for Brakes in your local market.

It goes without saying 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. Tenacious and resilient you're a self-starter with the drive and determination to succeed and demonstrable experience of delivering against targets. You'll also be self-motivated to enhance your own development, seeking continuous improvement by leveraging & learning from a diverse range of skills & experience and a range of L&D programmes. You will have the opportunity to progress into a vast range of commercial roles to really develop your career.

You'll also need to be confident with the adoption of our modernisation programme and the new technology we are adopting to improve the customer experience and optimise performance (Experience of 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, company car, additional holiday purchase options to top up your annual leave and award- winning products at virtually cost price.

We're not just looking for a good fit, we want people who help to make us even better. We're passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. We don't want you to 'fit' our culture, we want you to define it. Bring your whole self to work. #BelongAtBrakes.

Why Brakes? Our Purpose -

Connecting the world to share food, and care for one another.

Qualifications

Additional Information

At Brakes everyone is welcome. We don't want you to 'fit our culture' we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don't just look at your CV, we're more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.

Brakes

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, we are the UK's largest foodservice supplier. Every day Brakes deliver the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nation's most famous pubs and restaurants, as well as schools, caterers, care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us, and our 8,000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And we're growing!