Area Sales Manager (Middlesbrough)

JR United Kingdom; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Area Sales Manager to represent a prestigious Ice Cream brands portfolio. This full-time role involves driving brand performance, awareness, and availability in small-format grocery retailers. You will engage with store decision-makers, utilizing data tools to enhance product distribution and sales. The company offers a dynamic environment where your ability to build relationships and deliver results will make a significant impact. If you're passionate about sales and eager to contribute to a winning team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Company Car

Fuel Card

Tablet

Phone

Incentive Scheme

Pension

Life Assurance

30 days holiday

Medicash Care Plan

Qualifications

• Experience in Sales, preferably in Independents, Wholesale, and Convenience sectors.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Visit grocery and convenience stores to build relationships with key decision makers.
• Use data tools to identify insights and improve product distribution.

Skills

Sales Experience

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Relationship Building

Independent Working

Tools

Tablet Software

Job description

Area Sales Manager (Middlesbrough)

Client: Dee Set

Location: Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Purpose of the role:

Are you interested in working for a World Class, multi award-winning field marketing agency, currently holding the title of Agency of the Year? Do you like the idea of representing one of the biggest brands out there? Then this could be the role for you.

Your role as a full-time, permanent team member will be representing the Ice Cream brands portfolio on behalf of Unilever, including Ben & Jerry's, Walls, and Magnum. You will work with colleagues responsible for increasing brand performance, awareness, and availability across UK small-format grocery retailers. Your responsibilities include retail store visits within a defined territory, driving distribution, availability, sales, and brand engagement to enhance turnover and share.

Responsibilities of the role:

• Visit grocery and convenience stores to build relationships with key decision makers and add value to the store.
• Use data tools to identify insights and implement targeted interventions to improve product distribution and availability.
• Negotiate with store decision makers to ensure maximum distribution and availability, increasing sales and brand awareness.
• Act as the 'eyes and ears' for the brand and Dee Set in-store by identifying issues and opportunities.
• Follow Dee Set's proven processes to make a difference for clients.
• Conduct professional and efficient store visits.
• Record and complete all information accurately using a tablet and bespoke software.

We'd love you to join our team if you are:

• Experienced in Sales, preferably in Independents, Wholesale, and Convenience sectors.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• A great communicator who can build credible relationships in stores.
• Motivated to build brand awareness and achieve results.
• Results-driven at store execution level.
• Data-driven with the ability to analyze data to drive results.
• Hold a full, current UK manual driving license.

What's in it for you?

• Company Car
• Fuel Card
• Tablet
• Phone
• Incentive Scheme
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• 30 days holiday
• Medicash Care Plan

If you are passionate, motivated, and love building great relationships in store while delivering results in a fast-paced environment, making a difference every day, this is the job for you.