Area Sales Manager - Hospitality

Sales Recruit UK; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Area Sales Manager for the East of Scotland. This role involves managing an existing account base while developing new business in the hospitality sector, including pubs, clubs, and restaurants. The ideal candidate will have B2B sales experience and a commitment to a long-term career. A basic salary of £32,000 – £37,500, along with a bonus scheme and company car or allowance, is offered for this challenging and rewarding position.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Company car or allowance

Various ancillary benefits

Qualifications

• B2B sales experience in hospitality or related sectors.
• Prepared to work hard for career advancement.
• Ability to understand client needs and provide tailored solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the East of Scotland area targeting various hospitality venues.
• Develop new business and manage existing accounts.
• Liaise with senior decision-makers to meet their requirements.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Business development

Liaising with decision-makers

Job description

Area Sales Manager – Hospitality

The Client:

A real success story within the Scottish hospitality sector. Their business has doubled in size each of the last three years. Their product range has significant competitive advantages against the competition and they now need an Area Sales Manager who can continue their growth trend.

The Role:

You will take responsibility for the East of Scotland area where you will target Pubs, Clubs, Bars, Restaurants and Hotels. They all use your products/services on a daily basis. Our client has a very high success rate when given the opportunity to pitch against any incumbent supplier. You will be given an existing account base to work from but the thrust of this role will be business development.

Day‑to‑day, you will be liaising with senior decision‑makers, understanding their needs and providing a solution that is tailor‑made for their requirements. When the account is won, you will keep it and manage it on an ongoing basis.

The Person:

Any B2B sales experience will be considered. It's essential that you are prepared to work hard in return for a long‑term career opportunity.

The Rewards:

A basic salary of £32,000 – 37,500 is on offer along with a bonus scheme, company car or allowance and various other ancillary benefits.

How to Apply:

Please submit your application online.