Area Sales Manager (Middlesbrough)

JR United Kingdom; York; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Area Sales Manager to represent a renowned ice cream brand portfolio. This exciting role involves driving brand awareness and sales within grocery retailers, utilizing data tools to enhance performance and availability. As part of a multi-award-winning field marketing agency, you will build strong relationships with store decision makers and implement strategies for growth. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are motivated by results, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact every day.

Benefits

Company Car

Fuel Card

Tablet

Phone

Incentive Scheme

Pension

Life Assurance

30 days holiday

Medicash Care Plan

Qualifications

• Experienced in sales, preferably in the independent, wholesale, and convenience sectors.
• Data-driven with the ability to analyze data to drive results.

Responsibilities

• Visit grocery and convenience stores to build relationships with decision makers.
• Use data tools to identify insights and improve distribution and availability.
• Negotiate with store decision makers to ensure maximum distribution.

Skills

Sales Experience

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Relationship Building

Self-Motivation

Tools

Tablet

Bespoke Software

Job description

Area Sales Manager (Middlesbrough), York

Client:

Dee Set

Location:

Middlesbrough, York

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 Unilever ice cream brands portfolio, including Ben & Jerry's, Walls, and Magnum.

As part of the Dee Set team, you will work with colleagues responsible for increasing the brands' performance, awareness, and availability across UK smaller-format grocery retailers. You will visit retail stores within a defined territory, driving distribution, availability, sales, and brand engagement to enhance turnover and share using our data tools.

Responsibilities of the role:

• Visit grocery and convenience stores to build relationships with decision makers and add value to the store.
• Use data tools to identify insights and implement targeted interventions to improve distribution and availability.
• Negotiate with store decision makers to ensure maximum distribution and availability of Unilever Ice Cream brands, increasing sales and brand awareness.
• Identify problems, opportunities, and gather retailer and competitor intelligence in-store.
• Follow Dee Set's proven processes to deliver value to clients.
• Conduct professional and efficient store calls.
• 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 the independent, wholesale, and convenience sectors.
• Self-motivated and a team player.
• A great communicator who can build credible relationships in stores.
• Passionate about building brand awareness and motivated by results.
• Capable of delivering excellent store execution.
• Data-driven with the ability to analyze data to drive results.
• Possess 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 enjoy building great relationships in-store while delivering results in a fast-paced environment, making a difference every day, this is the job for you.